Lead Mitigation Specialist, GS-13
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Denton, Texas
Salary: $86,489 to $112,434
Closing Date: February 9, 2013
This position will provide technical guidance for managing state and federal grants. Responsibilities include coordinating FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, monitoring state grant status, and increasing the effectiveness and timeliness of mitigation grant programs. One year of specialized experience at or above the GS-12 level, knowledge of federal grants management rules, and experience with mitigation grant programs is required.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Cogswell College
Sunnyvale, California
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: February 24, 2013
This position will recruit new students for the Cogswell College fire science program. Responsibilities include building relationships with fire and emergency service organizations, responding to prospective student inquiries, managing the college’s communication plan, and writing reports tracking the effectiveness of recruitment. A bachelor’s degree in business or marketing and experience in higher education is required. Experience working with fire and emergency personnel is preferred.
Hurricane Sandy Regional Reconstruction Program Manager
Architecture for Humanity
New York, New York
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will lead a reconstruction program for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Responsibilities include applying for construction grants, developing partnerships with community groups and local construction organizations, assisting with public relations outreach, managing funder relationships, coordinating volunteer activities, and overseeing the work of Architecture for Humanity design fellows. At least eight years of experience managing complex projects is required. LEED accreditation, familiarity with post-disaster construction, and some web skills are preferred.
Fire Protection Publication Senior Editor
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Salary: $35,940 to $43,140
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will research, compose, and revise original drafts for use in fire service training manuals. Responsibilities include editing text, creating instructional materials and multimedia presentations, developing goals and objectives for fire production publications, and selecting photos, artwork, and tables for fire service training materials. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience writing or copy editing instructional materials is required. A master’s degree and knowledge of incident command, emergency operations, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response is preferred. Refer to job listing number 08788.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Dakota County Sheriff’s Office
Hastings, Minnesota
Salary: $57,700 to $81,300
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will coordinate countywide emergency planning and response, including emergency preparedness exercises and developing a radiological emergency preparedness plan for the local Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and county and local agencies, managing grant applications, and assuring county compliance with federal emergency planning regulations. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management and emergency preparedness knowledge is required. Familiarity with the National Incident Management System is preferred.
Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor
ChildFund International
Washington, D.C.
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position works to ensure the needs and rights of children are recognized during emergencies by developing ChildFund’s emergency and response plans. Responsibilities include ensuring that organizational activities meet international standards, integrating the ChildFund strategies into countries’ post-disaster plans, coordinating the international preparedness and mitigation plans, and establishing a database of emergency response activities. A master’s degree in international development and at least five years of international work experience is required. Familiarity with child-focused programming, and fluency in French or Spanish are preferred.