Salary: $3,870.40 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage International Airport, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55285
Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Division: IAD-Operations
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Anchorage International Airport
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 22
Job DescriptionRECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICEThe recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply
ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is seeking a Emergency Program Manager 2 to join our team and help us Keep Alaska Moving!What You Will Be Doing: Serving as a member of the Airport Senior Management Team and reporting to the Division Operations Manager, this position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans, goals, policies, and programs for the Anchorage Airport Operations and Safety Component. The position provides leadership and oversight of airport operations, the Safety Management System (SMS) and associated security programs, and operations at both Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Lake Hood Seaplane Base (LHD). The position interprets and implements applicable state and federal aviation, safety, and operational requirements and ensures airport-wide compliance with established policies, plans, and regulatory standards.
This is a senior management position responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources and program delivery for airport operations and safety. The position exercises substantial independent judgment in operational decision-making, safety and risk management, emergency and irregular operations, regulatory compliance, and the management of ANC and LHD operations. It also has significant supervisory authority, including responsibility for hiring, performance management, discipline, and/or adjudication of grievances involving subordinate staff.
Who We are Looking For:To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:
- Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
- Incident Management: Knowledge of the tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
- Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
- Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
- Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/
Special Note:- A valid Driver's License to obtain Ramp Driving Endorsement.
- Incumbent must pass an FBI fingerprint based, criminal history records check per 49 CFR Part 1542 and a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment to obtain an Airport issued Identification Badge. If access to US Customs and Border Protection is needed to carry out duties of their job, they must also pass a criminal history check per 19 CFR Part 122.181-188.
Minimum Qualifications Two years of managerial experience managing an organized effort to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, or recover from emergencies, disasters or terrorist events. This experience is met by service as an Emergency Program Manager 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Three years of managerial experience managing a program which included creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or directing the recovery from such events.
OR
A bachelor's degree, in any field, from an accredited college;
AND
Two years of experience managing a program which included creating contingency plans, conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training, responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance, or directing the recovery from such events.
Special Note:A valid Alaska driver's license is required.
Some positions require the incumbent to obtain a federal security clearance.
Work may require periodic, 24-hour on-call duty and travel to remote locations in small aircraft and boats, and may involve exposure to inherently hazardous or potentially dangerous environmental conditions.
Additional Required Information**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:- A cover letter is required as part of your application. Please see below cover letter instructions.
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit: - Copies of two (2) most recent performance evaluations or letters of reference; and
- Three (3) professional references with current contact information (phone number or email address).
COVER LETTERA cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the
"Who We Are Looking For" section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.
AIRPORT SECURITY BADGECandidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThis recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Contact InformationFor specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager: Name: Alex Moss, Operations, Safety, and Security Manager
Phone: 907-266-2831
Email: ORName: Miranda Varvill, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: 907-264-0793
Email: miranda.varvill@alaska.govCareers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes
typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits - Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional info
