DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $17.6821 - $24.7086 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: FEBRUARY 16, 2026

The Reservist II position serves in a part time, on-call, as-needed position.

The Disaster Recovery Specialist supports the DEMA Mission by providing emergency management capabilities to Arizona. Incumbent will support coordination activities in the areas of emergency preparedness, logistics, finance, response, recovery and mitigation efforts in order to reduce the impact of emergencies and disasters on people and property in the Whole Community. The Disaster Recovery Specialist works under the direction of the Human Services Coordinator in the Recovery Branch. This position is critical to allow DEMA adequate staffing surge capacity. Individuals will personally prepare for anytime (24/7) response and no-notice recall to the State or Alternate Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and/or Joint Field Office (JFO) during disaster exercise activations. Trains for specific SEOC positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review or performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
• Provides administrative functions in the area of emergency preparedness, logistics, finance, response, recovery, and mitigation.
• Monitors and tracks key documentation and correspondence. Collects and compiles field data. Communicates with partners, stakeholders, local community members, and the general public. Assist in preparing reports. Maintain accurate documentation and financial records. Prepares fiscal and performance reports.
• Prepare material for presentations and outreach. May be tasked to represent the agency at meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and before various community groups.
• Monitors and evaluates procedures to assure program conformance and integrity. Prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports. Provides required file governance procedures.
• Trains for specific State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy.

Knowledge of:
• General knowledge/understanding or laws, rules, and regulations related to disaster recovery.
• Individual Assistance and Housing programs.
• Appropriate method of communication and active listening.

Skilled in:
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Utilizing a personal computer and various Microsoft programs.
• Remaining professional when dealing with internal/external customers.

Ability to:
• Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
• Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Deal with individuals in an empathetic/sympathetic manner.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. Preferred candidate will possess 1-2 years or experience/knowledge in Disaster Relief/Emergency Management; and/or 2-3 years in a customer service role/environment.

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state issued driver's license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete the required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
• In and out of State travel may be required.
• Selected incumbents are required to pass a criminal background investigation and have identification enabling them to enter federal facilities.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

This position is not eligible for State benefits.

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer