DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $19.4691 - $27.1409 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 17, 2025

The Preparedness Reservist II position serves in a part time, on-call, as-needed position.
The Preparedness Reservist Specialist supports the DEMA Mission by providing emergency management capabilities to Arizona. Incumbent will support coordination activities in the areas of emergency preparedness, logistics, response, recovery and operational efforts in order to reduce the impact of emergencies and disaster on people and property in the Whole Community. The Preparedness Reservist Specialist works under the direction of the Director's Office, but is assigned to the Preparedness Section. Staff members could serve as Plans Section Unit member during activation and exercise Operations.

Responsibilities include:
• Perform Prepares or coordinates the preparation of plans, training and exercise efforts. Supports planning activities designed to provide essential skills to state, county and local government agencies charged with specific function in times of emergencies. Supports contract requirements for the Adjunct Instructor Program. Supports exercise efforts following Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and aids in the preparation of emergency plans, adjunct instructor contracts, and HSEEP documentation.
• Attends training workshops to learn and maintain a working knowledge of emergency management principles, standards and practices. Attends FEMA related and other emergency management courses to enhance their knowledge of the four phases of disaster response. Trains for specific SEOC/EOC/MACC positions and performs duties as assigned in accordance with internal agency policy.
• Assigned to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Plans Section during activation or exercises, or other SEOC positions as required. Depending on situation, could be assigned to Emergency Management Assistance Compact missions out of state for disaster response and recovery missions.
• Work with stakeholders to coordinate emergency preparedness efforts. Participates in the development of preparedness materials and documentation that support mission efforts to improve education programs and methods.

Knowledge of:
• General knowledge/understanding of laws, rules, and regulations related to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery principles and operations.
• Appropriate methods of communication and active listening.
• Emergency Operations Center principles and Incident Management Team operation

Skilled in:
• Ability to research, edit and create professional documents.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.
• Recognizing, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Utilizing a personal computer and various Microsoft programs.
• Remaining professional when dealing with internal/external customers.
• Utilizing WebEOC, Microsoft Teams and other system software to support emergency management efforts.

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.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Understand problems and limitations specific to natural and other disasters.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS), Advanced Professional Series (APS) and/or Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certification preferred. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• 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 not already qualified, must be able to complete the HSEEP Training and Certification Course within 6 months of assignment.
• Personally prepares 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 or exercise activations.

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