Public Safety Director
Lee County, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Salary: $71,531 to $115,315
Closing Date: November 4, 2012
This position directs more than 350 employees in a department that coordinates public safety programs, policies, and procedures with an operating budget of $45,000,000. Duties include overseeing emergency medical services, emergency planning, telecommunications, and 911 services; maintaining collective bargaining agreements; increasing productivity while addressing budget constraints; and identifying strategies for organizational improvement. A bachelor’s degree, six years of experience handling high-level issues, and deep knowledge of public safety management and legislation are required.
Forestry Technician, GS-6/7
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Rosebud, South Dakota
Salary: $34,907 to $50,431
Closing Date: November 9, 2012
This position will act as a senior fire dispatcher and support fire suppression activities. Duties include coordinating aviation and dispatch operations, maintaining fire-related data in computer applications, processing and interpreting weather information, reviewing actions taken in relation to existing operating procedures, and providing logistical support and recommendations regarding resource usage. Wildfire-related, rangeland conservation, or livestock ranch operation experience is required.
Flood Risk Mapping Graduate Student Position
University of Gävle
Gävle, Sweden
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: November 11, 2012
This position will provide the opportunity for a PhD student to develop computer methods that analyze, model, and visualize flood risk. Duties include using hydraulic and geographic technology to predict flooding extent and accuracy, interpreting subjective results, and developing interactive visualization techniques. A master’s in geomatics, computer science, or computer engineering; interest in spatial modeling and human-computer interaction; and advanced use of GIS modeling are required.
GIS Manager
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission
Front Royal, Virginia
Salary: $35,000 to $55,000
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position is responsible for coordinating the data management and GIS functions of core programs and local technical assistance projects that could include areas such as community development, economic development, hazard mitigation, natural resources, and transportation. A bachelor’s degree in geography or planning, five years of experience, and significant data collection and statistical analysis experience are required.
Emergency Management Team Leader
MillerCoors
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position is responsible for supervising emergency management staff, coordinating security, and maintaining emergency management processes. Duties include reviewing contracts and plans for needed security and emergency management action, conducting regular security inspections, assisting with emergency management investigations, preparing policy and procedure manuals, and serving as the primary contact in alarm and emergency situations. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, law enforcement, or a related field; five years of experience; and familiarity with federal and local emergency management regulations are required.