DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $19.4691-$27.1410 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: July 23, 2025

The Disaster Reservist is a part-time, as needed position. Personnel either occupying these positions or hired for these positions are available to provide project support, act as additional /supplemental staff in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during activation of the Primary or Alternate SEOC for an incident, event, or exercise. This position provides the agency with the flexibility to expand and provide staffing levels to best meet mission requirements based upon the situation. Disaster Reservists are utilized to support any branch/section within the Arizona Division of Emergency Management and it is imperative they are able to work effectively in high stress environments and potentially adverse conditions during field deployments.

The Operations Reservist will deploy to act as liaison between the SEOC and county/local Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) and or Incident Command Posts (ICP) to support intelligence gathering in the field and supporting policy decisions to mitigate the effects of the disaster. The primary function of this position is to facilitate effective communication and coordination between the SEOC, county/local EOC and the ICP. The DRCI is required to have and maintain a working knowledge of assessing disaster effects, information gathering, incident command systems, incident action planning and safety procedures, and must have highly effective verbal and written communications skills.

Personally, prepares for any time (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. Trains for specific SEOC positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy.

Responsibilities include:
• Prepares plans and responds as directed to perform duties in the SEOC/EOC environment supporting a wide variety of areas including, Plans, Logistics, Operations and Liaison Officer duties to support emergency response operations. Liaisons and networks with Incident Management Teams, state agencies, county emergency managers, and local officials during special events, emergency incidents or disasters and during post disaster recovery. Attends EOC and IMT meetings to ensure common operating picture among stakeholders with the Area of Responsibility. (AOR) Conducts and executes verbal and written situational briefings/updates to all stakeholders of current conditions within the disaster area(s) as necessary. Assists the Recovery Branch in establishing the need and location of the Individual Assistance Service Center (IASC) as the situation dictates. Provides briefings and written situational reports as scheduled or as needed to the Operations and Policy Sections.
• Attends training workshops to maintain and sustain 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 emergency management. Assists with incident action planning and safety procedures to affected county(s) tribal or local jurisdictions. Acts as a Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) A-Team member both in state and out of state Governor emergency declared incidents for logistical and coordination support.
• Works assigned projects at the State, County, Tribal and local jurisdictional level emergency management enterprises in support of all phases of emergency management, that enhance priorities and objectives for Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) activities and the DEMA Strategic Plan.
• Work with stakeholders, local community members, Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) & Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) to coordinate response and recovery operations. Assess and coordinate supply chain management/logistics operations within a disaster, event or other activity to ensure any gaps or other shortfalls are addressed. Supports coordination of ordering or locating state or private resources through mutual aid or other procurement sources to support approved resource requests. Completes ICS documentation and provides after action reports of activities, conversations, actions, and decisions made to support the incident, event, or other activity. If already qualified, perform as Adjunct instructor to teach ICS courses offered via FEMA through DEMA.
• Trains for specific SEOC/EOC/Multi Agency Coordination Center (MACC) positions and performs duties as assigned in accordance with internal agency policy. Depending on situation, could be assigned to other sections for support as situation dictates.

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

Skilled in:
• 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.
• Utilize the EMAC EOS system to order resources for Interstate Mutual Aid System or become qualified as already stated.

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.
• Multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Understand problems and limitations specific to natural and other disasters.
• Ability to qualify, if not already qualified in FEMA ICS for Professional Development Series and Advanced Professional Development Series.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. A combination of education and experience in Emergency management may be used to qualify for this position as long as there are at least six (six) months of specialized experience. Red Card or Yellow Card qualified in one of the fire or emergency management disciplines such as Plans Chief, Operations Chief, Policy Chief or other supporting positions. EMAC A-Team qualified.

• 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 EMAC A-Team On-line Training and Certification Course within two years of assignment.

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.
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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer