Architect/Civil Engineer, GS-12
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $79,720to $123,234
Deadline: May 19, 2017
This position will serve as an architect or civil engineer responsible for mitigating the effects of natural hazards. Duties include developing and evaluating business code-related policies, preparing technical papers and reports, and serving as the point of contact for disaster-resistant building codes and standards. Considerable knowledge of architecture and/or civil engineering, the effects of natural hazards on buildings, and one year specialized experience at the GS-11 level are required.
Senior Research Director
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: $97,500
Deadline: June 1, 2017
This position will lead the Public Policy Center in developing a research portfolio of projects to enrich public policy research and implementation in the area of public safety and national security. Duties include will creating effective partnerships, facilitating public participation, and overseeing all aspects of projects from conception to final reporting. A master’s degree in a social science, five years of public safety or national security research experience, and at least two years of program management experience are required.
Coastal Community Resilience Post-Doctoral Fellow
Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network
Vancouver, Canada
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: June 1, 2017
This position will play a pivotal role in developing the second phase of the Resilient-C platform, which connects coastal communities based on their risk characteristics. Duties include updating and refining the Resilient-C platform, assessing and improving its usefulness, and expanding its geographic scope. A PhD in a related field, familiarity with disaster vulnerability and resilience social science literature, knowledge of coastal community issues, and GIS, statistical analysis, and content analysis expertise are required.
Knowledge Management Officer
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Melbourne, Australia
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will guide the development and maintenance of the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Knowledge Management Framework and ensure the content in the Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub is reliable, accurate, and current. Duties include designing, developing and refining search and retrieval processes and measuring and reporting on knowledge management metrics. A degree in a relevant area, experience collaborating with multiple organizations, and the ability to explain complex concepts in simple language are required.