Emergency Program Manager

North Slope Borough · Utqiagvik, AK · 1 mo ago

Information TechnologyFull-time

Plans and coordinates emergency management and disaster preparedness programs; trains staff on disaster, emergency and civil defense procedures.

Covers civil defense emergencies, disasters, environmental incidents, fuel or chemical spills.
Collaborates with other departments and outside agencies; develops and conducts training programs for internal and external organizations and the public; develops and conducts emergency exercises to train and test NSB staff; develops curriculum and materials to meet community needs for emergency preparedness and response training.
Serves as a liaison for the Mayor's Office on all emergency preparedness planning, coordination, emergency response and hazard mitigation issues.
Coordinates project coordination and staff support functions for the Local Emergency Planning Commission.
Develops and maintains a list of specialized equipment that may be utilized in an emergency.
Develops, prepares and maintains the NSB emergency management plans and supporting documentation such as hazard mitigation and other incident specific plans.
Works closely with NSB departments and a variety of outside agencies and organizations to develop and update the emergency management plans.
Maintains awareness of trends in emergency management issues, and recommends operational improvements.
Will be required to travel to the villages and off slope.

Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles of planning for emergency and disaster programs.
Knowledge of NSB, state and Federal statutes, ordinances, and regulations on emergency management.
Knowledge of the principles of risk and insurance management.
Establishes and maintains effective working relations with other NSB employees and representatives from other state and Federal agencies.
Able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.

High School graduate or G.E.D./a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Two years of supervisory work experience;
Two years of emergency management work experience;
One year of RISK management work experience;
Valid Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Evans) and Immediate Supervisor (David Hines) for this position?
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