Postdoctoral Researcher
Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will work on National Science Foundation-funded projects related to catastrophic risk, psychological studies of risk perception, adaptation to natural hazards, and the economic management of disasters. Researchers from a range of disciplines, including experimental psychology, economics, geography, and environmental science are encouraged to apply.
Regional Disaster Preparedness Senior Program Manager
City of Portland
Portland, Oregon
Salary: $74,208 to $98,856
Closing Date: June 28, 2010
This position coordinates improvements to the regional all-hazards preparedness program structure and manages financial and grant programs. Advanced knowledge of public administration, budget management, public outreach, and organizational analysis are required.
WASH Emergency Specialist
Oxfam
Multiple Locations
Salary: $30,000 to $40,000
Closing Date: June 27, 2010
This position will coordinate external Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities, develop emergency shelter plans, establish a system to monitor program activity, and manage urban preparedness and response strategies. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in public health or a related field is required. Experience in urban humanitarian preparedness and response and in coordinating large-scale water sanitation programs is also necessary.
Mitigation Planner
IEM, Inc.
Various U.S. locations
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position helps develop hazard mitigation plans and communicates client emergency management needs during IEM product development. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a related field, three years mitigation experience, and special knowledge of mitigation planning are required.
Deputy Director
City of Norfolk Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Norfolk, Virginia
Salary: $54,063 to $95,153
Closing Date: June 23, 2010
This position manages the city emergency preparedness program, coordinates the emergency operations center during emergencies, assists in negotiating Federal Emergency Management Agency issues, and administers training programs. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a related field and experience in local government preparedness are required.