EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE MANAGER (Principal Administrative Officer) - Range 16 / NON

Posting number: 2026-00558

Department: Anchorage Health Department

Division: Emergency Preparedness

Job classification: Principal Administrative Officer - Range NON / 16

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Emergency Management

Summary

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
 
 This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
 
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department (AHD)
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
LOCATION: 825 L Street

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates 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.

Examples of duties

As Program Manager of Emergency Response and Preparedness, this position is responsible for overseeing the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant, including program planning, management, and financial oversight of both state and local EP program budgets. Directly supervises the Emergency Preparedness Team, who are responsible for a range of department activities, including developing and maintaining the Federal Strategic National Stockpile/Cities Readiness Initiative Program. This includes managing exercise budgets, providing technical guidance on planning, research, project implementation, and inventory control of program-related supplies, equipment, and facility needs. Supervision involves scheduling, task assignment, and performance evaluations of staff.

The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AHD) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

OR

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

OR

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position. 

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Preferences:
CPR and First Aid,
FEMA Incident Command System Certifications (ICS 100, 300, 400 & 700 Certificates of completion)

Supplemental information

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If selected for hire, appointment to this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's 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 Driver's License was first issued with