Long-Term Community Recovery Specialist, GS-13
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: $87,292 to $113,478
Closing Date: February 14, 2012

This position will oversee and manage regional planning and field operations for Long Term Community Recovery planning under Emergency Support Function 14 of the National Response Framework and National Disaster Recovery Framework. Responsibilities include facilitating community and neighborhood workshops, coordinating project development, and evaluating community needs to ascertain the need for long-term community recovery assistance. At least one year of experience in administering recovery programs is required.


Emergency Operations Manager
Trinity County
Weaverville, California
Salary: $52,644 to $64,000
Closing Date: February 29, 2012

This position will help manage sheriff’s office emergency operations. Responsibilities include supervising, training, and evaluating staff; administrating the budget, grants, and contracts; developing emergency plans; and establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other agencies. A bachelor’s degree with major course work in emergency management and two years of experience coordinating emergency service operations are required.


Assistant Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management
York University
Toronto, Ontario
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: March 23, 2012

This position will teach several graduate and undergraduate emergency management courses, as well as conduct scholarly research. A PhD in disaster and emergency management or a related field is required. Past teaching experience is preferred.


Program Manager/Research Associate
National Center for Disaster Preparedness
New York, New York
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled

This position will assist with various activities related to NCDP research exploring the health and social impacts of disasters. Responsibilities include writing articles and reports, participating in grant development, and managing projects. A master’s degree in public health, urban planning, or public administration and five years of experience in disaster research are required. Project management experience is preferred.


Wildland Fire Youth Education Coordinator
National Fire Protection Association
Denver, Colorado
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled

This position coordinates education and outreach projects to children and youth on wildfire safety, prevention, and mitigation topics. This position is part of NFPA’s Firewise Communities Program. Responsibilities include research and information gathering, development of educational materials and curricula, and coordination with partners and associated organizations. A bachelor’s degree, and certification in a related field or equivalent education, are required. Familiarity with child and youth education, outreach, and advocacy is preferred.


Emergency Management Coordinator
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, Oregon
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled

This position will oversee the hospital emergency preparedness plan. Responsibilities include coordinating disaster drills and developing emergency management programs, plans, and procedures that comply with various regulatory agencies' requirements. Certification in the Incident Command System and Hospital Incident Command System and at least one year of emergency preparedness experience are preferred.


Assistant Professor
University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled

This position will conduct research in lithospheric dynamics. Responsibilities include building an externally funded research program, mentoring masters and PhD students, and teaching graduate courses. A PhD and demonstrated record of research productivity are required.