Water Management Specialist
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: $45,814 to $58,240
Closing Date: May 29, 2013
This position is responsible for the protection of the public trust and public rights in Wisconsin’s navigable waters. Duties include conducting shore, land, and floodplain zoning and administrating Wisconsin’s wetland protection programs in accordance with state laws and the federal Clean Water Act. Knowledge of biology, ecology and hydrology principles, experience with floodplain mapping software, and water quality management skills are required.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theological Responses to Disaster-Related Traumas
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: June 1, 2013
This position will research psychological and theological models of disaster-related trauma care. Responsibilities include helping to establish an interdisciplinary research project entitled “Changing Disasters.” A PhD in theology or psychology-related field and knowledge of theories for understanding and analyzing disaster-related trauma are required.
Emergency Management Specialist II
Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Office
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary: $59,345 to $98,513
Closing Date: June 6, 2013
This position will develop and implement emergency operations, mitigation, and continuity of operations plans. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing response efforts, planning and evaluating response and recovery training, exercises, and drills, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, and developing regional response plans. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public administration and at least five years of emergency management experience is required.
Human Dimensions Program Director
The Water Institute of the Gulf
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will develop programs focusing on the societal dimensions of coastal change and adaptation and help initiate coastal protection and restoration projects that incorporate those elements. Responsibilities include developing relationships with organizations dealing with coastal change vulnerability, obtaining funding for projects, and conducting research. Research and applications experience in a relevant discipline is required. A PhD in sociology, economics, geography, planning, or a related area is preferred.
Associate Director of Safety and Health
ESPN, Inc
Los Angeles, California
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position leads emergency preparedness and response programs for the Los Angeles production center and ESPN events in the West. Responsibilities include coordinating disaster preparedness training and emergency evacuation drills, developing policies to address occupational safety issues, and administrating fire prevention and emergency evacuation programs. A bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety and expertise in building and environmental regulations are required. Risk management, engineering, or safety professional certification is preferred.
Wildland Urban Interface Specialist I
Texas A&M Forest Service
Lufkin, Texas
Salary: $34,000
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will coordinate with municipal, county, and federal agencies to help institute wildland fire mitigation and preparedness programs. Responsibilities include providing wildfire technical assistance to communities, encouraging fire department participation in prevention and mitigation programs, delivering fire prevention presentations, and providing training to volunteer and career fire departments. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or fire administration is required. Please reference NOV number 06908 when accessing the job posting.