New Media Specialist, GS-7
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C.
Salary: $42,209 to $54,875
Closing Date: March 25, 2011
This position is responsible for writing DHS Blog entries, choosing topics for social media outreach, building DHS site traffic, and supporting DHS contributions to the Open Government initiative. Specialized knowledge of social media, writing and communications, and one year of experience at the GS-5 level are required.
Associate Academic Officer
UN University Institute for Environment and Human Security
Bonn, Germany
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: April 10, 2011
This position supports and coordinates the activities of the Munich Re Foundation Chair on Social Vulnerability, including assisting with publications, proposal writing, and collaborating on social resilience and environmental change projects. Duties include organizing a summer academy on social vulnerability, producing literature reviews, and editing research. A PhD and strong background in law, economics, or social or natural sciences; substantial publication history; collaborative research experience; and the ability to speak English and German are required.
Head of Office, Republic of Korea
UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Incheon City, Korea
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: April 13, 2011
This position leads the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction in the Republic of Korea, including building partnerships that promote the program, supervising education and training, managing program budget and funding, and acting as a spokesperson for disaster risk reduction in the region. A master’s in business management or a related field, ten years of program management experience, and knowledge of disaster reduction policies and methods are required.
Senior Director of Government Operations
American Red Cross
Washington, D.C.
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position leads Red Cross units and relief operations related to government planning, readiness, and response at all levels. Responsibilities include grant procurement, ensuring responsibilities are met under various memoranda of agreement, overseeing government coordination during disaster, and representing the Red Cross at federal meetings and congressional hearings. A bachelor’s degree in business, social services, or a disaster-related discipline, ten years of government or nonprofit experience, and the ability to design and implement relief operations are required.
Regional Weapons of Mass Destruction Planner
New York City Office of Emergency Management
New York, New York
Salary: Not listed
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position will write and implement weapons of mass destruction response and recovery plan for a four-state region that includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Duties include conducting ongoing WMD planning with government and private stakeholders, establishing planning procedures and benchmarks, and providing technical support to regional emergency operations centers. A master’s degree in a science or technical field, incident management team experience, and experience in physics, chemistry, or engineering are required. Radiological incident planning experience is preferred.