Technical Officer
World Health Organization
Geneva, Switzerland
Salary: $34,760 to $36,849
Closing Date: June 18, 2009
This position manages the World Health Organization (WHO) Measles Aerosol Project. The technical officer will coordinate planning, liaise with WHO teams, and ensure the project adheres to WHO Initiative for Vaccine Research guidelines. A bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or related methodologies and knowledge of communicable disease epidemiology are required
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Dartmouth College Climate Justice Research Project
Hanover, New Hampshire
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will use current data to examine the emergence of U.S. carbon markets and their potential effects on low-income and marginalized communities. Duties include teaching and fundraising. A PhD in environmental policy, geography, or a related discipline is required.
Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
Progressio
Lilongwe, Malawi
Salary: $16,080 living allowance
Closing Date: June 7, 2009
This position will help strengthen the Episcopal Conference of Malawi’s capacity for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in developmental studies, environmental studies, or a related field and at least three years of disaster risk reduction management experience.
Interdisciplinary Administrator (Civil Engineer/Physical Scientist), GS-12
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: $70,399 to $91,513
Closing date: June 26, 2009
This position advises senior engineers on a wide range of technical issues related to the Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, reviews coastal and riverine flood hazard studies, and is responsible for communicating coastal and riverine technical issues. A background in civil engineering or physical science equivalent to GS-11 is required.
Geologist IV
Alaska Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Fairbanks, Alaska
Salary: $64,512
Closing Date: June 9, 2009
This position manages an applied climate change hazards research program, conducts geological hazards studies, and manages project teams across Alaska. A bachelor’s degree in geology or a related field and three years of professional geology experience are required.
Training Specialist, GS-13
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Salary: $86,927 to $113,007
Closing date: June 17, 2009
This position supports the National Fire Academy by implementing and directing fire prevention activities and technical training programs. At least one year of specialized experience in fire protection and building technology equivalent to GS-12 is required.