Job DescriptionMission Support and Test Services (MSTS) is seeking a talented individual to support the emergency response assets of the Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) division, located on Andrews Air Force Base. The selected candidate will serve as a Senior Emergency Response Specialist for the Emergency Response Support and Logistics (ERS&L) Department Readiness Section.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Aerial Measuring System, Consequence Management Response Team, and Nuclear Search Program with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to, on call duty roster, deployments, tracking and deconflicting competing events, tracking training readiness, reporting project information, and developing, coordinating, and executing training and exercise activities.
- Work with RSL personnel from both Joint Base Andrews and Nellis to develop and manage training, coordinate outreaches and exchanges, plan and execute drills and exercises, and to support real-world operations.
- Serve as a deployable and home team emergency response team member and be available for recall 24 hours a day while on duty. Must be willing and able to travel worldwide, sometimes deploying in austere conditions. Provide support during non-working hours when available. Assist with equipment preparation.
- Become a proficient user with the NA84 Asset Readiness Management System.
- Assist with maintaining the Reach-back Operations Center to ensure readiness for trainings, drills, exercises, and real -world events.
- Maintain confidentiality and display a professional demeanor in daily activities.
- Coordinate and prioritize conflicting and/or challenging deadlines.
- Communicate on a regular basis with customers and stakeholders at various levels from numerous federal agencies.
- Exhibit a dedicated customer-service attitude and strive to provide excellent support to all the various stakeholders.
- Professionally interface and coordinate with program managers and other personnel at all levels from NNSA, Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, and Radiological Assistance Program offices.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other government agencies and external parties to facilitate exercise/drill requirements.
- Perform related work as assigned by the Readiness Section Manager and ERS&L Department Manager.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 5 years of professional level experience or equivalent training and experience.
- Ability to use independent judgement, creativity, initiative, knowledge, and experience to resolve problems.
- Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with proficient verbal and written communications capabilities. Must have the ability to interface professionally, internal, and external to the organization.
- Ability to deal with the stress of handing multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations, i.e. working in an emergency operations center supporting field team operations and federal customer requests.
- Ability to remember procedures, terminology, schedules, emergency response events, and other details.
- Must treat all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
- Able to perform during non-working hours and take deployable on-call duty.
- Able to handle the physical demands of deployment, including operations in austere environments and conditions, remaining on feet for long periods of time, and walking up to 5 miles per day.
- Must be able to meet the specifications of the Deployment Authorization Program, including passing an annual physical, receiving DAP-required inoculations, and obtaining a US passport. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Non-emergency response domestic travel required approximately 10% of the time.
- Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8's, 9/80's or 4/10's work-week.
- Candidate must have, or be able to obtain, a "Q" clearance.
- The primary work location will be based at the Remote Sensing Laboratories at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland (RSL-A).
- 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: $80,579.20 - $120,868.80.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
