NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Emergency Management Specialist 2 (090218)
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30.62/hr - $30.62/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist 2 for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in Alaska. The role involves supporting statewide preparedness for emergencies and managing exercise programs across Alaska's boroughs.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supporting statewide and local preparedness for natural and human-caused incidents that may impact life, health, infrastructure, and property
Assisting with the development, implementation, and management of a modern and effective exercise program
Overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating exercise activities across all 19 Alaska boroughs, engaging with communities that represent over 90% of the state’s population
Qualification
Required
One year of entry professional level experience mitigating against, preparing for, responding to, or recovering from emergencies, disasters, or terrorist events
Two years of entry professional level experience either creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or coordinating the recovery from such events
A bachelor's degree, in any field, from an accredited college; AND One year of entry professional level experience either creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or coordinating the recovery from such events
A valid Alaska driver's license is required
Some positions require the incumbent to obtain a federal security clearance
Work may require periodic, 24-hour on-call duty and travel to remote locations in small aircraft and boats, and may involve exposure to inherently hazardous or potentially dangerous environmental conditions
Candidates must pass a federal background security check to access military facilities like JBER and maintain security clearance throughout employment, adhering to all security protocols
The role demands physical and mental stamina to handle rapid deployment, extended shifts, austere living conditions, and high-stress emergency response situations that may involve living in tents, cabins, or other Spartan accommodations
Preferred
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Benefits
Paid leave accrual
A variety of retirement options
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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