The benefits of joining our team:
As an employee for DHS&EM you become a part of a dynamic, diverse, highly proficient team that values collaboration and strong working relationships with local communities, intra-agency liaisons, and customers. Our team offers individuals the ability to utilize all of their professional skills and talents while working in partnership with local communities, intra-agency liaisons, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help maintain a resilient and prepared Alaska in addition to directly helping the public as emergencies arise. The work of our team is often time critical, fast-paced, and constantly changing. This provides various opportunities for personal and professional growth and advancement.
As a State of Alaska employee, you have access to paid vacation time, flexible work schedule, union membership along with medical, dental, vision, prescription, and retirement and benefits plans.
What you will be doing:
The incumbent of this position provides comprehensive logistics support by coordinating resource support prior to, during, and/or following an emergency or disaster. They will lead the logistic support activities and provide guidance to staff on procedures, rules, regulations, and statues regarding procurement (purchasing/payment processing/soliciting bids). They will implement and manage logistics plans and support activities for the division.
To be successful in this position, the incumbent will need specific working knowledge of procedures and organizational operations to interpret and apply guidelines, to advise others about options, and to take or effectively recommend action to leadership. Operational areas will include, but are not limited to, material management, procurement, property management, facility management, transportation management, accounting and financial management.
This position requires the incumbent to work in the State Emergency Operations Center during disaster events and have an understanding in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is to lead the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.
Logistics Management and Resource Support is responsible for the logistics and resources for the Division and during emergency responses. Logistics section manages procurement, payment processing, supply ordering, equipment issuance, inventory and warehouse management.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in the National Guard Armory, which provides ample parking, a secure building, paved trails for break time walking or jogging, an on-site, no-cost fitness center and on-site café/grill for convenient breakfast and lunch. Each work area is divided into cubicles providing personal workspace for production staff.
In the case of a disaster or emergency, 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.
To learn more about the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Disaster Assistance Section, visit www.ready.alaska.gov
We are looking for applicants that display these qualities:
1. Effective Public Communicator: Ability to speak and write effectively in various situations such as emergencies, document creation, briefings, training events, and interviews.
2. Problem Solver: Ability to collect relevant information, effectively analyze collected information, develop appropriate solutions, and make informed, accurate decisions under pressure.
3. Cooperative Team Member: Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment, whether as a team member or team leader.
4. Self-Starter: Ability to organize and prioritize work, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines with high independence.
5. Relationship Builder: Ability to foster effective relationships with diverse groups, and partner agencies, including state/federal agencies and Alaskan Native organizations.
The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check will include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.
State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.
Special Note: In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

A cover letter is required at the time of application. Applicants who do not attached the cover letter will not advance to the interview phase of this recruitment. The cover letter will be used as a writing sample. Your cover letter must include:

• Please introduce yourself to the staff and tell us why you desire to be a part of our team.
• Describe how you have the abilities listed in the "Who we are looking for" section. Please give specific examples to demonstrate your experience.
• Explain how you believe you meet the minimum qualifications of this job classification.
• Please use standard business format.

Additional notes to consider:

• Must be willing and able to travel within the state, including very remote areas, or out of state, on an as-needed basis. Transportation can be via commercial airlines (big and small), very small planes, helicopters, boats, snow machines, and all-terrain vehicles to remote areas of the state in support of the division’s mission.
• Must be willing and able to respond to catastrophic disaster emergencies where a response is likely to impose more stringent physical and mental requirements such as rapid deployment away from home and family, changed work times (day vs. night), and longer shifts (12 hours or more), working in austere facilities and frequently at tasks very different from day-to-day assignments, and living in sometimes sparse accommodations, similar to outdoor camping and can include: tents, sleeping bags, cabins, gymnasium floors, etc.

If you are invited for an interview, please provide the following at the time of your appointment:
1. Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone. Please provide name, title, daytime telephone and one of these references must be a former or current supervisor.
2. Three (3) performance evaluations OR (3) letters of recommendation not older than one year (if evaluations are not available) OR a combination of both.
3. Copies of transcripts and degree certificates/degrees are required if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. You may also provide these copies if you choose to.
4.Your work experience must be listed in your application. A resume is not a substitute for doing so. If you would like to provide a resume in addition to your application, that is your option.
If you are offered the position, you must provide a copy of your valid Driver’s License, which is part of the minimum qualifications of this job class.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• 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

Retirement Benefits

• 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
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options