Fire Program Specialist GS-0301-14
FEMA
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Salary: $98,033 to $127,442
Closing date: October 16, 2008
The lead program manager for the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) is responsible for NFIRS' day to day operations, coordinating data collection and analysis within the Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, the national fire service organizations, and state, metro, and local authorities. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade and experience using complex relational database systems to collect statistical information and perform analysis.
Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator
Save the Children UK
London, England
Salary: $64,990
Closing Date: October 19, 2008
Build, support, and oversee a disaster risk reduction strategy for Save the Children UK that ensures program quality, accountability, and effective reduction of vulnerabilities for those affected by disasters. This position requires a masters degree, or equivalent experience, in international development or social/political science and excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
Associate Program Officer
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
Bangkok, Thailand
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: October 17, 2008
Job responsibilities include assisting in implementing a regional strategy for knowledge activities and working with key clients and team members to develop and evaluate ISDR regional projects and programs. Applicants must have at least a bachelors degree in the areas of development, environment, political affairs, engineering, or a related field and two years of professional experience in a related field.
Community Recovery Manager GS-0301-12
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Biloxi, Mississippi
Salary: $65,315 to $84,913
Closing Date: October 15, 2008
This position provides special project support involving the analysis, development, and evaluation of regional policies and strategies to achieve long-term recovery objectives in the state of Mississippi and the assigned county by coordinating with local, state, and federal contacts in accordance with the Stafford Act.
Project Manager
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hazards Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Salary: Depends on qualifications
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position is responsible for managing special projects, multi-institutional research, and educational training and outreach collaborations in support of the Center for the Study of Natural Hazards and Disasters. The project manager assists in coordinating workshops and conferences, oversees the writing of the center newsletter, and aids in the translation of research findings to digestible information for individuals, communities, and practitioners. A master’s degree plus five years of writing grant proposals, training materials, and published materials in the field of hazards and disasters is required.
Director of Emergency Management
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Washington, DC
Salary: $102,222 to $153,276
Closing Date: October 17, 2008
The Director's primary responsibility is to manage and improve the Authority's emergency preparedness efforts and supervise assigned personnel. An MBA or other masters degree and a minimum of ten years of large-scale-organization program management and five years of working with transportation or transit organizations with an emphasis on emergency management, is preferred.
Emergency Planner and Exercise Coordinator
Integrated Solutions Consulting
Positions open in Chicago, Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, and Missouri.
Salary: Depends on experience
Closing date: Not posted
This position supports various projects including emergency planning, mitigation planning, public health planning, and the development and implementation of testing, training, and exercise programs. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years experience or possess advanced degrees in emergency management or public health. Candidates with advanced computer skills are encouraged to apply.
Emergency Management Program Officer GS-0301-14
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: $97,425 to $126,652
Closing date: October 21, 2008
This position manages all open disaster contracts, disaster response planning activities, and supervises and coordinates the activities of federal, state, and local technical personnel following a disaster. One year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-13, managing public assistance activities under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 is required. In depth knowledge of public assistance programs is also required.
Technological Hazards Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Positions open in Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; and Chicago, Illinois
Salary: $46,680 to $88,004
Closing Date: October 14, 2008
This position develops emergency response plans and policy to support federal, state, and local governments during radiological emergencies. One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, a masters or equivalent graduate degree, or an equivalent combination is required.