Emergency Management Recovery Specialist, GS-12
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Lakewood, Colorado
Salary: $74,587 to $96,960
Deadline: January 16, 2014
This position will work with FEMA processing centers, regional management, and local committees to address recovery issues for those affected by recent disasters and help the community to rebuild. Duties include compiling field reports and briefings for tribal liaisons, creating resources to support the tribal community, explaining program policies to tribal leaders and supporting new community involvement strategies. One year experience at the GS-11 level and experience working with tribal communities are required.
Assistant Professor of Urban Design and Planning
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Salary: Not posted
Deadline: January 21, 2014
This tenure track position will teach environmental planning and conduct research in the areas of risk assessment, sustainability, and resiliency. Duties include giving lectures, conducting research, mentoring students, and working with communities and planning professionals. A PhD in planning, past research and teaching experience, and evidence of professional achievements are required.
Emergency Management Specialist, GS-15
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $113,735 to $147,857
Deadline: January 22, 2014
This position will coordinate emergency management and crisis situation planning at Peterson Air Force base. Duties include serving as principal advisor to the director of strategy, creating effective disaster policies, and evaluating emergency response plans to determine the extent of military involvement in disasters. This position requires one year of experience at the GS-14 level and knowledge of disaster response policies.
Team Assistant
United Nations Internal Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Kobe, Japan
Salary: Not Posted
Deadline: January 25, 2014
This position will focus on preparing for the United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction to be held in Sendai City, Japan and provide high-level administrative and communication support during conference activities and meetings. Duties include drafting meeting summary reports, coordinating events, and analyzing service and logistics. A high school diploma, UN administrative support assessment testing, at least three years of office support experience, and fluency in Japanese are required.
Changing Disasters Post Doctorate
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Salary: Not posted
Deadline: February 15, 2014
This position will work in the Department of Food and Resource Economics as part of the Changing Disaster program, an interdisciplinary project exploring how disasters shape societies. Duties include conducting economics research and analyzing research data to determine if disasters are triggers to societal changes. A PhD in social sciences and publications in the field of economics, political science, sociology or related area are required.