Building Science Branch Chief
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $137,849 to $166,500
Deadline: September 4, 2019
This position will support the resilience team in FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation administration. Duties include significant responsibilities related to flood, wind, and other natural hazards mitigation guidance development, post disaster forensic studies, training, and outreach; as well as a critical role in implementing the agency’s building codes and standards policies. A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with an extensive knowledge of flood, wind, or other natural hazard mitigation science, policy, and guidance are required.
National Drought Mitigation Center Director
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will administer the National Drought Mitigation Center, including leading the development of strategic plans and partnerships across related centers as part of the School of Natural Resources. Duties include writing research proposals for external funding, developing a high-impact program recognized for drought mitigation science, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and translating research-based information into learner-centered products. A PhD in a relevant field of study and at least ten years of experience are required.
Disaster Science Assistant/Associate Professor
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware has multiple tenure and tenure-track faculty member positions open, including civil and environmental engineering professor and computer and crisis informatics professor. Positions require a degree of specialization, a strong research and publishing background, and teaching and course development experience. Duties include working with interdisciplinary research teams, securing external funding, and community engagement. A PhD in a disaster-related field to the position is required.
Delta Lead Scientist
United States Geological Survey
Sacramento, California
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will oversee the implementation of the Delta Science Program, including providing unbiased science expertise and providing scientific leadership. Duties include leading the program, serving as the principal science advisor to the Delta Stewardship Council, and meeting regularly local, state, and federal partners working in the Delta. An advanced degree in ecosystem management or a related field with a strong record of scientific research is required.
Regional Operations Associate
Team Rubicon
Saint Louis, Missouri
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will oversee the growth and development of volunteer leaders in the Midwest territory, including working and coordinating volunteers during disaster response. Duties include managing recruitment, mentoring responsibilities, building internal processes, and assisting the deputy director. A minimum of five years of professional volunteer management experience is required.
Program Director
The National Academies
Washington, D.C.
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will serve as director of the Resilient America Program, which helps communities build resilience to extreme weather and events and reduce impacts and costs of disasters. Duties include implementing operating practices, financial management, and designing and implementing the Resilient America programmatic portfolio. A PhD in a related field along with ten years of related professional experience are required.