Job DescriptionThe Safeguards & Security Specialist II will focus on day-to-day assessments/issues management activities for the Security and Emergency Services (SES) management programs, and reports issues, challenges, and actions to the Readiness Assurance Supervisor, as well as the Performance Assurance Manager.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Participate and support all aspects of planning, coordination, scheduling and conducting assessments and surveillances of Security and Emergency Services (SES) programs.
- Ensure results from reports are entered into the Issues Management System relating to issues, actions, and corrective action plans, and are tracked until closed.
- Provide assistance with development of corrective action plans and apparent cause analyses.
- Facilitate weekly Corrective Action Review Team (CART) meetings to discuss new issues, corrective action plans, closure evidence, and to review status of SES open issues.
- Serve as SES Field Issues Management Coordinator (FIMC) and Representative on the Risk and Issues Board (RIB).
- Communicate with SES senior managers and peers, and with other company organizational units on matters related to SES Assurance Program, as needed.
- Assist with effectiveness reviews on closed findings to evaluate implementation of corrective actions with a focus on those designed to correct the underlying causes of the identified problem to prevent, or greatly reduce, the probability of frequency of recurrence of the same or similar problems.
- Assist with development and submittal of Lessons Learned.
- Perform functions as required during emergency management operations, exercises, and drills.
- Support the Readiness Assurance team with preparing data call items, assessments and surveillances as needed.
- Perform other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus two years of related progressive experience.
- Able to apply knowledge of principles, concepts and theory related to the position to address issues and to define and resolve problems.
- Able to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific.
- Able to exercise discretion and sound judgment in performing work and contribute recommendations for improving operations/processes.
- Must be highly organized and able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, accomplish work, and meet required deadlines.
- Ability to obtain cause analysis qualification is required.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all type of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to remember extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other details.
- Able to use software applications needed in the position, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, etc. and general office equipment.
- Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
- The primary work location will be at the Losee Road Facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Annual salary range for this position is:
$65,249.60 - $97,884.80.Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
