EMERGENCY PROGRAMS MANAGER (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE

EMERGENCY PROGRAMS MANAGER (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE

Salary

$31.00 - $72.84 Hourly

Location

1305 E Street Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Executive

Job Number

2026-00779

Department

Office of the Municipal Manager

Division

Office of Emergency Management

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

12/1/2026 11:59 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Municipal Manager

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1305 E Street, Anchorage, AK

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Emergency Programs Manager supports the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) mainly through strengthening emergency preparedness and response capability requiring collaborative engagement with community stakeholders. The position fulfills an assigned role(s) for emergency response activities in the Anchorage Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as part of the community emergency response team (ERT). Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to: hazard identification and risk assessment, mitigation, prevention, continuity and operational planning and procedures, incident and resource management, logistics, communication and warning, facility management, training and exercises, evaluations, and emergency public information and education. The OEM staff work with the EOC ERT members to train and exercise to maintain readiness for the next disaster or emergency. The staff work together with public, private, and nongovernmental agencies, departments, organization, and individuals with functional roles in emergency management to organize and stay informed to respond to disasters and emergencies. Staff regularly evaluate and improve the program's effectiveness through formal assessments, after-action reviews, and adherence to best practices in emergency management.

This position is a regular schedule but infrequently may require non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, especially in emergency situations. This position may also require travel within the jurisdiction or to other locations as needed for coordination, training, and mutual aid efforts.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

• OR-

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

• OR-

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

• OR-

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Preferences:

Certifications in the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS):

• IS-100,
• IS-200,
• IS-700,
• IS-800,
• ICS-300
• ICS-400.
• NIMS-ICS Train the Trainer
• Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor certificate.

Instructions to applicants:

• Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
• Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
• Submit contact information for three professional references.
• Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.
• If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
• If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify .E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidates Alaska Drivers License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Drivers License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidates profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

01

In order to be considered, candidates must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the candidates qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the Work Experience section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current Municipal employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (*IMPORTANT: The Municipality of Anchorage is unable to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.)

• Yes
• No

04

What is your highest level of completed education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma / GED / Equivalent
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline

05

How many years of experience do you have conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

06

Describe your relevant experience in detail. Specify which role(s) from your work history demonstrate(s) the qualifications required for this position.

07

Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have certifications in the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS)? (Check all that apply)

• IS 100
• IS 200
• IS 700
• IS 800
• ICS 300
• ICS 400
• ICS Train the Trainer
• None of the above

09

Do you have an Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor certificate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Municipality of Anchorage

Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605

Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone (907) 343-4442

Website http://www.muni.org/jol