Emergency Logistics Program Manager: Closes March 29, 2010

See below for a job opening at the State of Washington. They will have a total of five people that I know of leaving in 2010. One of those positions I know they are not back filling.

Emergency Logistics Program Manager
(Emergency Management Program Specialist 3)
$4,114- $5,395 (Range 58) per month, depending on qualifications


OPENS: March 8, 2010
CLOSES:
WORKING TIME: Full Time
LOCATION: Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA
RECRUITMENT # 1-03082010-EMPS3-EMD-02


The Washington Military Department’s Emergency Management Division (EMD) has one opening for an Emergency Management Program Specialist 3 in the Planning, Analysis and Logistics (PAL) Section. This position reports to the Planning, Analysis and Logistics Section Manager and is responsible for managing the Emergency Logistics Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides logistics and distribution planning assistance to local jurisdictions and State agencies for directed Federal and State programs.

• Coordinates and integrates emergency logistics deliverables and plans to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Reviews local jurisdiction logistics plans for compliance with State and Federal directives.

• Develops procedures for statewide implementation of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).

• In conjunction with the PAL Section Manager, develops, coordinates, and integrates section-wide Emergency Operations Centers Logistics Section policy recommendations and operation procedures.

• Coordinates and develops new emergency logistics plans and program deliverables.

• Develops logistics program budget requests annual for inclusion into section budget and tracks program costs.

• Reviews, evaluates, and coordinates with state agencies, regional partners, and local jurisdictions in developing plans and procedures implementing Federal and State directives for emergency logistics.

• Develops and coordinates Division and State plans and procedures for logistics, resource acquisition, resource typing, and commodity distribution.

• Trains state agency and local jurisdiction personnel in logistics and emergency planning processes and procedures.

Expires 2-5-10: King County, Washington: Emergency Management Program Coordinator

Emergency Management Program Coordinator: Apply by February 5, 2010

This is another project position tied to the potential for Green River flooding. If you have family or friends in the area you could live with (it is not a permanent job) it might be the entry level job for someone with a degree in emergency management.

Emergency Management Program Coordinator

The Emergency Management Program Coordinator will serve as principal coordinator in King County for mass care and shelter activities through the Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) during emergencies and disasters, with a special emphasis on the Green River Valley. The successful candidate will work along with regional partners in the planning and implementation of efforts to provide shelter, feeding, and other emergency mass care services to disaster survivors. In addition, the successful candidate will coordinate training and exercise initiatives for the Office of Emergency Management.

Expired 2-5-10: King County, Washington: Emergency Management Program Manager

This is a King County OEM job that you have to apply for by February 5, 2010.

Note that it is a term limited project--so don't get too excited about the salary unless you already live here in the Seattle Metro area:

Emergency Management Program Manager

The Emergency Management Program Manager will serve as lead staff person for King County Office of Emergency Management’s mass care and sheltering efforts through the Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) during emergencies and disasters, with a special emphasis on the Green River Valley. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of an effective ESF-6 program, including pre-planning efforts and implementation during emergency activations. In addition, the successful candidate will manage efforts to update the multi-jurisdictional Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

King County Grants Specialist: Closes 11/13/09

Just in case someone picks up on this since the deadline is tomorrow:

King County OEM Grant Specialist

The Office of Emergency Management administers several grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assist regional emergency management partners in implementing projects to improve regional capabilities to respond effectively to catastrophic disasters and terrorist events. The Grant Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of these grants to include tracking of projects, grant financial reconciliation, and contract administration. Working closely with the staff Accountant, the Grant Specialist will also review and ensure timely reimbursement of project invoices and will assist in the preparation of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). This position also provides programmatic technical assistance to subrecipient agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal grant rules and regulations.

Emergency Preparedness Manager - City of Bellevue

Emergency Preparedness Manager

The City of Bellevue, WA seeks a highly qualified professional to manage the City’s emergency preparedness efforts and to oversee its Emergency Preparedness Division of the Fire Department. This position ensures the strategic objectives and functional requirements are met in the development, maintenance and testing of a comprehensive, all-hazard emergency management program for the City and Bellevue community. Under the direction of the City’s Fire Chief, the Emergency Preparedness Manager will administer the local emergency management program for the City in coordination with the county emergency management program; organize and direct those community services and activities pertinent to the emergency preparedness of the City; assist in training local emergency management personnel; coordinate emergency management functions of the government assigned to emergency management responsibilities; coordinate response to actual disasters, emergencies, the logistics of county/state/federal field teams and survey teams, mitigation requests, and disaster assistance centers; and supervise professional, technical and clerical staff.

Pay range is $6,509 --$8,981 a month.

Deputy Director, City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management

Offer Pending: This would be a great job for someone who already has a strong background in emergency management. Seattle OEM has good political support in the City for EM, a new facility, nationally known director, plenty (by comparison to many) of staff.


DEPUTY DIRECTOR OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM)

Status:
Full Time ~ Exempt

Filing Dates:
Sunday July 19, 2009 to Tuesday August 11, 2009

Salary:
$37.95 to $56.92 an hour

Location:
Seattle Office of Emergency Management ~ 105 5th Av S, Seattle

Position Duties: The Seattle Police Department is actively searching for an executive professional to join our highly motivated team at the Seattle Office of Emergency Management. This position will develop and promote with the Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director all aspects of the city-wide comprehensive emergency management program; Work in partnership with the OEM Director to develop, prioritize, and achieve emergency management goals and objectives; Act on behalf of the Director when she is unavailable; Work with high level officials, including those in elected positions, on a variety of emergency management issues; Assist in developing the OEM budget and oversee the Office’s operating fund; Seek and manage grant funding; Supervise professional staff including management of work assignments and work load; Provide professional development and training opportunities for OEM staff; Engage citizens, interns, students and volunteers in emergency preparedness missions; Write employee performance appraisals and effectively resolve personnel issues; Evaluate various elements of the City’s emergency management program according to established standards as identified in the Emergency Management Accreditation Program; Actively work with members of the Disaster Management Committee to promote emergency management work programs; Ensure that federal, state and local requirements governing emergency management programs are adhered to locally; Coordinate and act as a City advocate for emergency management issues with the federal, state and regional agencies including the drafting of appropriate legislation; Serve as the City’s applicant agent in Presidentially declared disasters for recovery reimbursement and hazard mitigation grant funding; Serve in a leadership role during activations of the City’s Emergency Operations Center by working with all sections including policy, operations, plans, logistics, administration, and the members of the joint information system; Support city-wide participation in disaster response and recovery to other jurisdictions through mutual aid, Emergency Management Assistance Compact, and other resource sharing opportunities; Carry a pager, cell phone and other communications devices 24 hours a day and be available to respond to the EOC when necessary; Ensure that the Staff Duty Officer program is in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How to Apply: Apply online at http://www.seattle.gov/jobs/

Emergency Management Planner - NYC

Emergency Management Planner - NYC

Ecology and Environment, Inc. is a fully integrated environmental consulting firm whose underlying philosophy is its worldwide commitment to supporting sustainable development through responsible environmental stewardship. As part of its commitment to building resilient communities, E & E has developed a multifaceted nation-wide emergency management program to assist clients in meeting the emergency management, public health, community security, and environmental planning needs. We are seeking a qualified candidate to support emergency initiatives in our New York City Office.
Responsibilities

Working with regional and national teams to support all phases of emergency management and homeland security planning, including: planning, training and exercises, response implementation and after-action assessments
Serve as technical resource for project implementation with some task-level management functions
Coordinate logistics for and supporting client meetings, meetings with program partners, and outreach events.
Support the development of proposals, marketing materials, and other related products.
Work in team environment for the design of plans, training, exercise and other program support efforts.

Requirements
· BS/MS in emergency management, public administration, urban planning or a related field
· 2-5 years related experience
· Knowledge of OSHA standards including NFPA 1600, NRF, CPG-101, and HAZWOPER, CIMS is preferred
· Experience in creating standard documents such as Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans, Incident Action Plans, and exercise documentation (ExPlans, handbooks, EEGs, etc)
· Completion of FEMA EMI IS-100, 200, 700, 800 and the Professional Development Series is preferred.
· Willingness to work odd hours in support of emergencies and disasters
· Excellent written and oral communication and computer skills
· Some travel should be expected.

E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment, competitive benefits package; including medical, dental, 401k and retirement plan. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Join our team and make a difference

FEMA Region X Disaster Operations Division, RRCC Manager

I picked up the following from an email:

[Please see] The following announcement is regarding a new position opening in the FEMA Region X Disaster Operations Division as the RRCC Manager. The link and duties are below and the opening closes Friday, July 3rd. Please feel free to have any interested candidates reach out to me.

Primary Purpose: This position serves as RRCC Manager providing oversight of the Watch Teams as they monitor the readiness and preparedness of regional response teams and resources.

Specific Duties:
-Develops and implements initial incident actions plans.
-Initiates mission assignments to activate other Federal agencies.
-Activates appropriate emergency response teams.
-Drafts and distributes operational warnings and orders.
-Provides full supervisory responsibilities to Watch Teams, which include a Watch Officer, and assigned Watch Analysts.
-Assists in the development, preparation and implementation of Agency and Interagency tests, training and exercises, and manages Watch participation.
-Monitors emerging events and incidents and develops recommended response strategies.
-Researches and prepares reports on complex program or operational issues.
-Participates with senior level management officials to resolve issues that occur due to interaction or overlapping with other agency programs.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=81495244&tm=1%2c1&sort=rv%2c-dtex&jbf574=HSCB&vw=d&re=134&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&caller=agency.aspx&AVSDM=2009-06-19+11%3a17%3a00&rc=2&TabNum=2

Contracts Manager - Port of Tacoma

CONTRACTS MANAGER - Port of Tacoma. Compensation: Starting salary range of $62,250-$77,813/yr., DOQ, plus full benefits

Duties: This position is responsible for the management, oversight and administration of contract services for major public works construction projects, including both pre-award and post-award contracts administration functions as well as for the management of vendors under contract. The incumbent will also serve as the technical resource to the Project Managers for construction, Professional Service Agreements and Interlocal Agreements and provide support and guidance in all functional areas of contract administration.

Credentials: The minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Construction Management or related field. Specialized training in contract administration and negotiation is required. Formal training and understanding of the principles of supervision and leadership is also required.

Previous job experience required is six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in construction contract administration, to include supervisory experience.

Application: Visit http://www.portoftacoma.com/ to file online or call (253) 597-7567. Posting: Open Until Filled. The Port of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IT Support Engineer - Port of Tacoma

IT SUPPORT ENGINEER - Port of Tacoma. Compensation: Starting salary range of $51,466-$64,308/yr, DOQ, plus full benefits

Duties: As a member of the IT Service Team, the IT Support Engineer provides customer service focused technical support to computer users. This position is also responsible for researching and implementing technologies and processes that enhance the efficiency and automation of IT service activities, such as Group Policies, scripting languages, and deployment tools. Other duties include evaluating PC hardware and software, developing system documentation and maintaining software patches. This position requires significant experience using Microsoft Operating system, networking and desktop technologies.

Credentials: Minimum required education is a college degree in computer science, business administration accounting or related discipline. MCP certification (Microsoft Certified Professional) or MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification is desirable.
Previous job experience should include extensive work with Windows OS and local area networks. Experience with Microsoft Group Policies and WSUS software for Windows Critical Updates and patch management is required. Exposure to CISCO, VMWare and HP SAN software and equipment is desirable. Experience with ITIL processes is also desirable.

Application: Visit http://www.portoftacoma.com/ to file online or call (253) 597-7567. Posting: Open Until Filled. The Port of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GIS Analyst--Port of Tacoma

GIS ANALYST - Port of Tacoma. Compensation: Starting salary range of $51,466-$64,308/yr., DOQ, plus full benefits

Duties: Under the direction of the Director of Planning, this position will be responsible for performing professional and technical work in the operation, design, development, maintenance and management of the Port of Tacoma's Geographic Information System (GIS) requiring the accurate application of accepted standards of performance and departmental practices. This includes database administration, interfacing with the Port's Information Management System (IMS), collection and input of data, analysis, and documentation/presentation of findings (presentations, writing, mapping, etc) and other work assigned.

Credentials: Minimum required education is a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography or related discipline.

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of technical experience Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related experience to include specialized experience and/or training in geo database development, and shape file manipulation using ESRI GIS software. Application: Visit http://www.portoftacoma.com/ to file online or call (253) 597-7567. Posting: Open Until Filled.

Facility Security Officer

FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER - Port of Houston Authority. Salary: up to $81K (based on background/experience), Candidate must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in security related operations; two (2) years must be directly related to the Marine Transportation Security Act preferred. General knowledge on a range of issues such as security administration, relevant international maritime security laws, federal maritime security regulations, current security threat assessments, risk analysis methodology, inspections control procedures and conduction of audits.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, physical examination and drug/alcohol screening test. Must be able to obtain a Transportation Identification Credential (TWIC) card within three (3) months of employment. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as, presentation skills.

NOTE: This job is identified as a mission essential position.

Application: Please mail resume to: Port of Houston Authority, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 2562, Houston, Texas 77252. Attn: Facility Security Officer. Or e-mail to:dgarner@poha.com.

US Senate Preparedness Planner: Due, June 19, 2009

In case you are a night owl and looking to submit an application tonight--see below.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNERUS SENATE
US Senate seeks planner w/5 yrs experience in emergency planning development, coordination and maintenance to include accountability, personal preparedness and relocation; developing and presenting training; knowledge of OSHA standards; outstanding communication and team building skills a must. Ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Emergency Management and completed NTSB FAC course. Salary: $82k-$123k. Submit cover letter and resume to
resumes@saa.senate.gov

(WORD DOCUMENTS or PDFs ONLY). When applying use job code EPP.
DEADLINE: 6/19/09

FCO Jobs

Federal Coordinating Officers spend a huge amount of time deployed in the field responding to disasters. If you like that life style and have experience, this might be the job for you.

Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO)

FEMA Regions
Federal Coordinating Officer VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/OPPORTUNITY #: WN-09-OA-167-SSM1
OPENING DATE: 06/04/2009 CLOSING DATE: 06/26/2009
Complete details at:http://www.fema.gov/career/publicForward.do?action=View+Posted+Job+Listing&jobId=36630

NEMA Intergovernmental Relations

Job Description: The National Emergency Management Association seeks a highly motivated individual to lead intergovernmental relations activities in the areas of emergency management and homeland security. Duties include Congressional and Federal relations; tracking and analyzing national legislative, policy and program initiatives and preparing comments/testimony on behalf of the States; policy research and analysis; coalition building; staffing executive level committees; assisting with national conference programs. Based in Washington, DC this person oversees one staff position and has responsibilities for grant project development and budget management.

Ideal candidate will have experience in government or public policy setting, possess superior communications and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently.

To ApplySend cover letter and resume by July 6, 2009 to careers@csg.org. Contact InformationExecutive Director859-244-8143 nema_admin@csg.org

Seattle OEM: Americorps Position

If you are looking to get into emergency management, but have not experience, then Americorps is a good avenue to take--if your financial needs are minimal.

The City of Seattle, OEM has an Americorps position now open for the next two weeks. The position is listed as a volunteer position however it has a living stipend of $945 per month plus benefits. The position is a 1-year position. At the end of the year Americorp offers either a $1,200 cash bonus or $4725 education award.

Position description and ideal qualifications are listed on the City's web site. This position will work with the Pub Ed group as an AmeriCorp volunteer

You can go to www.seattle.gov, click on Find a Job, then job openings. The position is listed as "Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Assistant".

REGIONAL COORDINATOR – HOMELAND SECURITY

Spokane County Washington State has a Regional Coordinator's position open. Job description reads in part:

"Attend, coordinate and facilitate Region IX Homeland Security meetings. Attend monthly Homeland Security and Committee on Homeland Security meetings. Attend regularly scheduled disaster committee and/or local emergency planning committee meetings within the region, Regional Health, Hospital Coalition, and Regional Emergency Medical Services and report on the status of Region IX programs and efforts."

SALARY RANGE: $66,633.84-$89,913.12 and Benefits

Position Closes on April 17, 2009.