Program Support Assistant, GS-7
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, Maryland
Salary: $42,209 to $54,875
Closing Date: August 28, 2012
This position supports the curriculum and instruction branch of the National Fire Academy in a programmatic and administrative capacity. Duties include coordinating correspondence and action items, responding to public inquiries, and assisting in developing briefing materials. One year of specialized experience providing program and administrative support is required.
Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Coordinator
Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment
Denver, Colorado
Salary: $46,740 to $67,404
Closing Date: August 31, 2012
This position creates strategies for public health preparedness and response training, and provided technical training assistance to public health agencies statewide. Duties include coordinating training by outside contractors, designing curricula for emergency preparedness and response training, developing training evaluation tools, and creating statewide needs assessments. A bachelor's degree in public health, behavioral sciences, or a related field and two years experience in public health emergency training are required.
Disaster Risk Reduction Global Advisor
Oxfam
Oxford, England
Salary: $59,571
Closing Date: September 14, 2012
This position will drive the integration of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Oxfam’s individual country programs. Duties include providing advisory support to programs, developing programs, raising funds, and coordinating evaluations and improvements. Experience in the development and postdisaster phases of risk reduction, capacity development skills, and the ability to conduct community-based risk analysis are required.
Readiness and Emergency Management Program Specialist
Air National Guard
Westhampton Beach, New York
Salary: $64,729 to $84,146
Closing Date: September 17, 2012
This position will manage the emergency management program, develop operational plans, and implement policies for disaster preparedness, airbase operability, chemical warfare defense, and hazardous materials. At least three years of experience in a related field, the ability to develop and recommend policy, and knowledge of emergency management principles and CBRN response techniques are required. Applicants must be members of the New York Air National Guard.
Research Associate
CIRES/Western Water Assessment
Boulder, Colorado
Salary: Not Listed
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will translate climate science into conservation decision-making and evaluate use of climate information by land managers, with an emphasis on the American Southwest. A PhD in climate, atmospheric, or other related science; experience analyzing general circulation models, and an interest in applying climate science to natural resource management are required.
Director, Engineering Design and Innovation Program
The Water Institute of the Gulf
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Salary: Not Listed
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will develop multidisciplinary research programs that result in technologies and projects to reduce storm impacts and increase coastal restoration effectiveness. Duties include participating in research, obtaining funding, and acting as a liaison to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, levee districts, and other agencies. A degree in civil or coastal engineering, research and applications experience, and a record of publication are required.