Emergency Communications Coordinator
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: September 9, 2012
This position will manage campus emergency notification and communication systems. Responsibilities include prioritizing campus emergency communication projects, developing budget projections and proposals, serving as the point of contact for the CU Alert System, developing procedures for campus emergency communication systems, and developing a long-term strategy for research and evaluation of emergency technologies and notification. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public administration and at least five years of project management experience are required. Experience in emergency management and higher education is preferred.
Technological Hazards Program Specialist, GS-13
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Oakland, California
Salary: $96,867 to $125,926
Closing Date: September 10, 2012
This position will assist in developing national radiological preparedness program guidelines. Responsibilities include supporting the development of state and local nuclear power plant emergency management plans, advising Region 9 site specialists, and assisting with report development, travel budgets, and exercise preparation. One year of experience in a position that required knowledge of nuclear science, biological effects of radioactivity, and nuclear industry terminology is required.
Physical Scientist/Geologist, GS-14
United States Geological Survey
Reston, Virginia
Salary: $105,211 to $155,500
Closing Date: September 17, 2012
This position will coordinate the Earthquake Hazards Program seismic, geodetic, and geomagnetic monitoring efforts. Responsibilities include implementing the Advanced National Seismic System, serving as ANSS spokesperson, and articulating the goals, capabilities, and benefits of ANSS. Duties could include serving as a senior expert on controversial, uncertain, or incomplete physical science, resolving physical science program issues, or making long-range and controversial proposals in high-level public forums. At least one year of experience at or above the GS-13 grade level is required.
Disaster Readiness and Response Specialist
American Red Cross
Pleasantville, New Jersey
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will develop initiatives to make regional Red Cross disaster services more visible and serve as a disaster readiness expert to staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include ensuring adequate disaster response, coordinating disaster training, performing readiness and response duties, managing shelter and vendor agreements, and coordinating volunteers. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience implementing social service programs is required. Supervisory experience and in-depth knowledge of the Red Cross is preferred.
Emergency Management Coordinator
Gloucester County
Gloucester, Virginia
Salary: $54,864 to $82,296
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will coordinate the county emergency management program. Responsibilities include developing emergency plans, conducting training, and serving as the county representative to federal, state, and regional emergency management agencies. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management or public safety and at least three years of experience are required.
Project Tsunami Seismologist/Engineer
URS Corporation
Los Angeles, California
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will map tsunami hazards in various regions of the world. Responsibilities include developing earthquake or landslide-generated tsunami models, performing wave propagation and inundation calculations, developing probabilistic estimates of tsunamis, researching tsunami modeling improvements, and developing fragility models to describe the impact of tsunamis on structures. A master’s degree in geophysics or hydraulic engineering with a specialization in tsunami modeling is required.