Assistant Professor, Professional Studies Program
University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Salary: Not Posted
Closing Date: December 16, 2011
This position will teach five courses a year in topics that could include emergency services management, human resource management, information systems, and paralegal studies. Responsibilities include serving on university committees, conducting research, and training adjunct faculty. A PhD in a related field, and three years of teaching experience in higher education is required.
Vice Director of Civil Defense
United States Department of Defense
Honolulu, Hawaii
Salary: Not Posted
Closing Date: November 15, 2011
This position will direct the coordination of all state civil defense activities. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing plans and programs to implement civil defense goals, directing state continuity of operations planning, and recruiting shelter managers, medical aids, and communications technicians.. A bachelor’s degree in business administration and six years of executive level experience is required.
Ecosystem Specialist
Development Alternatives, Inc.
Bangkok, Thailand
Salary: Not Posted
Closing Date: November 11, 2011
This position will provide short-term technical assistance to a five-year climate change adaptation project on the Mekong River Basin. Responsibilities include identifying data needs for ecosystem assessments, developing biodiversity baselines for agro-ecological zones, completing a climate change vulnerability assessment, and planning adaptation zones for vulnerable ecosystems. The ability to work with inter-ministerial groups, and fifteen years of experience in biodiversity management, floodplain ecosystems, or environmental assessments is required.
Senior Disaster Operations Specialist, GS-13
USAID
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $89,033 to $115,742
Closing Date: November 17, 2011
This position guides U.S. disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs by developing response strategies, managing grants training staff, and recommending programs consistent with U.S. foreign policy objectives. A bachelor’s degree in international relations, seven years of experience in a related field, and knowledge of international humanitarian assistance programming is required.
Business Continuity Manager
SVB Financial Group
Santa Clara, California
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position designs and conducts business continuity risk assessments and impact analyses. Responsibilities include testing existing plans, training senior management, implementing business continuity procedures, and supporting the company incident commander during crises. A bachelor’s degree and experience with business continuity planning, project management, and risk analysis is required.
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Providence Health and Services
Portland, Oregon
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position is responsible for coordinating emergency preparedness activities for Providence staff and facilities Responsibilities include coordinating emergency preparedness for Providence personnel and facilities, identifying risks, and evaluating hazards. A bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in emergency management planning is required. Specialized training in emergency management and health care experience is preferred.
Principal Research Scientist
National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position supports and conducts research in disaster preparedness and response, land use issues, sustainable communities, and topics related to climate change mitigation. Responsibilities include delivering research findings, managing client relations, developing grant proposals, and overseeing contract administration. A master’s degree and ten years of experience in environmental consulting or academic research is required.