Deputy Emergency Coordinator
City of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: July 16, 2012
This position will assist in developing the city’s emergency management strategic and operational plans. Responsibilities include developing training and exercise plans; assisting with the coordination and management of volunteers; training staff, volunteers, and community members; and consulting with organizations and businesses about plan content. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management and at least two years of emergency management experience are required.
Earthquake Research Affiliates Program Coordinator
Berkeley Seismological Laboratory
Berkeley, California
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: July 20, 2012
This position will develop the Laboratory’s Earthquake Research Affiliates Program, which will develop alert services and new seismological measurement technologies. Responsibilities include serving as a public spokesperson, generating revenue, establishing relationships with local companies and institutions, giving research presentations to local partners, and participating in the research and development of real-time earthquake products. A PhD in seismology or a related science is preferred.
Federal Coordinating Officer, GS-15
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Kansas City, Missouri
Salary: $113,735 to $147,857
Closing Date: July 24, 2012
This position will lead disaster field operations during response and recovery. Responsibilities include serving as the principal staff advisor to the administrator in coordinating disaster assistance to state and local governments, serving as the president’s representative at disaster sites, advising the governor on the status of federal response, establishing a disaster assistance site to administer relief services, and communicating the availability of assistance to the general public and elected officials. One year of experience at or above the GS-14 level is required.
Senior Research Fellow
Stockholm Environmental Institute
Bangkok, Thailand
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: July 31, 2012
This position will lead research projects in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. Responsibilities include securing funding for new projects, managing and mentoring junior research staff, publicizing research findings, and building relationships with key funders such as the Thai government and Chulalongkorn University. Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, a PhD in environmental or political science, at least 5 years of experience in Southeast Asia, and 10 years of experience in project management are required.
Disaster Planning Specialist
American Red Cross
Pennsylvania
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will support disaster planning in northwestern Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include maintaining shelter agreements, coordinating disaster training, supporting regional disaster exercises, engaging community partners in disaster planning, and managing placement of mass care resources. A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience implementing social service programs are required. At least six months of supervisory experience is preferred.
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Salary: $63,920 to $79,900
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will develop campus emergency management plans. Responsibilities include assisting with community disaster response training classes; supervising the university police communications center; planning and facilitating meetings, exercises, and presentations; and coordinating communication between local emergency management organizations, the university, and state and federal authorities. A bachelor’s degree in emergency planning and at least five years of program management experience are required.