Senior Climate Change Specialist
International Finance Corporation
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: February 14, 2011
This position will lead the International Finance Corporation’s Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience strategy for South Asia, with a focus on Bangladesh and Nepal. Responsibilities include monitoring climate change projects, forecasting vulnerability, identifying environmental risk and forming mitigation strategies, and creating a repository of climate change information. A master’s in a climate change-related field, ten years of experience, and a strong understanding of climate adaptation and mitigation are required.
Homeland Security Grants Manager
State of Colorado
Centennial, Colorado
Salary: $50,000
Closing Date: February 14, 2011
This position will oversee the financial and operational aspects of federal homeland security grants issued to state agencies and local governments. Duties include providing technical assistance and monitoring grant compliance. A bachelor’s degree, one year of grant management experience, and the ability to travel are required. Experience with the Homeland Security Grant Program is preferred.
Planning Supervisor
Maricopa County Office of Preparedness and Response
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: $47,902 to $61,027
Closing Date: February 28, 2011
This position will manage grants and oversee programs in several areas including hospital coordination, training and exercises, healthcare communication, and incident command center activation. Responsibilities include program management, contractor oversight, and integrating community-based organizations into preparedness and response efforts. A bachelor’s degree in emergency management, health services administration, or a related field; one year of experience managing public health emergencies; and disaster planning and risk communication knowledge and certifications are required.
Associate Director of Operations
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: Not posted
Closing date: March 3, 2011
This position assists the executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers with administration, project management, certification programs, and other ASFPM activities. Duties include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing financial management, and supervising publications and professional certifications. A bachelor’s in floodplain management or a related field; five years management experience; and financial and project management experience are required.
Emergency Management Coordinator
URS Corporation
Miami, Florida
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position is responsible for providing clients with a range of services within the four phases of emergency management. Duties include training and exercise development, writing emergency plans, researching best practices, meeting with clients, and directing workshops. Two years of experience in emergency management, five years working for the State of Florida, and Incident Command System certification are required.
Disaster Response Director
World Relief
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Not posted
Closing Date: Open until filled
This position oversees World Relief disaster response worldwide, including budget management, relationship development, media campaigns, and creating a continuing education program for disaster response staff. A master’s degree in a disaster-related field, logistical and organizational disaster response skills, and experience training and mobilizing disaster staff overseas are required.