Planning and Preparedness Manager
Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
Portland, Oregon
Salary: $63,384 to $84,646
Closing Date: August 20, 2012
This position will develop and manage emergency planning, training, and exercise programs for the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management. Responsibilities include supervising staff planning, training, and exercises; activating the city emergency coordination center when needed; coordinating citywide emergency plans and procedures; and assisting with the development of state and federal grant applications. Experience with emergency planning, staff management, training and exercise preparation, and plan writing are required.
Director of Risk Management
Clark College
Vancouver, Washington
Salary: $65,215
Closing Date: August 24, 2012
This position will direct the comprehensive enterprise risk management program. Responsibilities include integrating environmental health and safety into the emergency management plan, providing safety and emergency management training to employees and students, managing the annual budget, leading investigation of tort complaints, and negotiating lease agreements, rentals, and clinical affiliation agreements. A bachelor’s degree in risk management and four years of experience in either risk management, emergency management, or contract development are required. A master’s degree and Incident Command System training is preferred.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: September 15, 2012
This tenure-track position will teach undergraduate and graduate classes in sociology and maintain an active research program with a focus on disasters, risk, or the environment. A PhD in sociology, the ability to acquire funding and publish research, and excellent teaching skills are required. Experience developing online courses is preferred.
Director of Emergency Management
Massachusetts Port Authority
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will oversee coordination of Massport emergency response, training, and exercise planning. Responsibilities include updating emergency management and continuity of operations plans, establishing partnerships with the state department of transportation and emergency management agency, assisting with emergency response awareness and training, and helping with annual operating and capital budget submissions. A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field, successful completion of National Incident Management System training, and at least seven years of experience in public safety or emergency management are required.
Associate Project Manager, Wildland Fire Operations
National Fire Protection Association
Denver, Colorado
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will research, collect, and draft new Web content for the NFPA Fire Adapted Communities program. Responsibilities include reviewing and updating Web content, responding to website inquiries, adding new multimedia features, and developing technical guidebooks and training programs. At least three years of related experience, analytical research ability, and a bachelor’s degree in fire protection, forestry, planning, or engineering are required.
Seismic/Earthquake Engineer
Paul C. Rizzo Associates
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will conduct seismic hazard assessments. Responsibilities include assessing site-specific seismic hazards using deterministic and probabilistic methods, evaluating site-specific seismic amplification, and calibrating in-house software used for seismic hazard analysis. A master’s degree in seismic engineering or seismology, and at least one year of experience in geotechnical or earthquake engineering are required.