What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Adaptation Emergency Response Program Manager position at Association of Village Council Presidents?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit Tribal consortium, comprised of the 56 federally recognized Tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The geographic boundaries of AVCP extend from the Yukon River village of Russian Mission downstream to the Bering Sea coast, north up through Kotlik and south along the coastline to Platinum, and then extend up the Kuskokwim River to Stony River, including Lime Village on the Stony River tributary. The area encompasses approximately 6.5 million acres, or 55,000 square miles, in Southwest Alaska. AVCP provides community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs and advocacy for the people and 56 Tribes of Western Alaska to promote self-determination, protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values.
Summary Job Goal: Under the supervision of the L&CR Division Director, the Climate Adaptation Emergency Response Program Manager is responsible for developing the Climate Adaptation Emergency Response Program and hiring and training staff. This program will provide technical assistance and support to all AVCP Tribes and Communities to develop, update, and implement emergency management, climate adaptation and hazard mitigation plans; identify critical resiliency, adaptation, and mitigation projects and connect Tribes with resources and funding opportunities; engage regional partners to effect better coordination of regional emergency response efforts, and develop regional emergency response plan.
Performance Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Under the guidance of the L&CR Director develop the Climate Adaptation Emergency Response Program.
- Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness:
? Support villages in developing and maintaining Small Community Emergency Response Plans (SCERPs) and associated procedures.
? Provide technical assistance to Tribes and Communities to develop Climate Adaptation Plans.
? Provide technical assistance in partnership with State DHSEM to Tribes and Communities to develop FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plans or collaborate on multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plans.
? Engage Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Holders in every aspect of the local planning processes and plan development.
? Train and educate emergency response teams and the public on emergency preparedness and response strategies:
? This may include supporting villages in conducting drills and exercises to test emergency response capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
? Train village staff on FEMA emergency response and post-disaster recovery
? Assist Villages with monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of emergency response efforts to identify areas for improvement.
- Through the planning process provide technical assistance to identify necessary projects, determine their viability, and locate funding resources (grants and other funding opportunities) for climate adaptation projects. Support the development of funding proposals and related technical assistance.
- Develop the Internal Emergency Response Infrastructure at AVCP, including the hazardous fuels, mitigation and realty services components, and coordinating emergency efforts between other departments.
- Develop Regional Emergency Response Infrastructure and Plan
- Work with YKHC to revitalize the Regional Resource Coordinating Committee.
- Engage with regional entities throughout the AVCP region including school districts, search & rescue, and other village and regional entities.
- Plan, prepare, and coordinate regional emergency response activities to ensure public safety during disasters or crises. This could include:
- Assisting villages in coordinating and communicating with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure effective emergency response efforts.
- Documenting and reporting on emergency response activities and providing recommendations for improving future responses.
- Frequently travels to Villages throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region to provide on-the-ground technical assistance and training.
- Community Engagement
- Facilitates meetings with village leaders and community members to discuss emergency preparedness.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, Tribal councils, Regional entities, State and federal partners, and other stakeholders.
- Grant Management and Reporting
- Produces program reports and other required reports for funding agencies/ organizations. Keep in regular communication with funding agency.
- Oversees program budget development and oversight and ensures cost-effective and appropriate expenditure of funds.
- Supervision
- Hire, Onboard, Train and Evaluate the work of the Climate Adaptation program staff.
- Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the program staff.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and/ or be willing to attend on the job training to gain the needed skill sets. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluency & Literacy in Yup’ik and English is preferred.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field and experience with emergency response and preparedness in Alaska is preferred. At least two years of experience in emergency management or a related field and experience working with Alaska Native communities and knowledge of Yup’ik culture and lifestyle are also preferred. Certification in emergency management (e.g., FEMA courses, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) program) is beneficial but not required.
Salary Description
$77,697-$116,546
Salary : $77,697 - $116,546
