About this role
Senior/Principal Emergency Management Duty Officer - Emergency Management Professional, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Job ID: 699457 Apply Now
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
Are you a passionate emergency management professional looking for your next great opportunity? If so, we want you to join our team! We are seeking an experienced emergency management professional to assist in the implementation and sustainment of the 24/7 Emergency Management Operations Communication Center (EMCC) for the Laboratory.
As an Emergency Management Duty Officer, you will be the Laboratory's primary point of contact for incident notification and reporting and coordination of emergency and non-emergency activities and ensures the implementation of appropriate emergency plans, procedures, and checklists in accordance with Federal laws, DOE orders and other related DOE directives and guidance. The EMCC Duty Officer is responsible for making time-constrained urgent decisions to include categorization and classification of operational emergencies, initial protective actions, making time-constrained internal and external emergency notifications, assessing actual or potential impacts from severe weather, and assessing the need to activate the Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
Our primary mission is to protect life, property, and environment through the implementation and sustainment of a comprehensive emergency management system.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Coordinate and support emergency and non-emergency activities with the Kirtland Fire Emergency Services (KFES), local, State, and federal agencies to include DOE/NNSA Headquarters Watch Office, Sandia Emergency Operations Center (when activated), and other Laboratory personnel and organizations, as applicable.
Support KFES incident command and other agencies during emergency incidents using subject matter expertise to provide guidance of SNL emergency processes, site-specific hazards and operations, and SNL management and operations structure Receive, document, and assess incoming emergency and non-emergency high-stress calls and coordinate response actions to resolve the situation or incident.
Interpret plans, procedures, checklists, and other reference materials during emergencies and nonemergency high stress incidents.
Make time-urgent categorization and classification decisions of operational emergencies and implementation of immediate and follow-on protective actions.
Perform time-constrained internal and external emergency notifications to contractor and federal leadership and other partners, and local, State, and federal agencies to include DOE/NNSA Headquarters Watch Office.
Activate the SNL Emergency Response Organization as needed or requested.
Assist in the preparation, review, and approval of functional organization implementing and supporting plans, procedures and checklists.
Prepare detailed situational reports for emergencies and non-emergency significant events to ensure situational awareness across a broad set of partners, to include senior contractor and federal leadership.
Assist in developing and conducting drills and exercises and participate as a controller or evaluator, as assigned.
Ensure operational readiness of assigned emergency facilities, equipment, and systems, and other materials needed for incident management and coordination activities.
Other applicable duties as assigned.
This position requires the availability to work various shifts, including on-call shifts, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime to meet staffing requirements.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range:
$87,400 - $168,800
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require:
A bachelor's degree in emergency management, public safety or related field, plus five (5) or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the following:
Incident Command System principles, concepts, and terminology for incident management and coordination activities during emergency or non-emergency incidents.
Development, preparation, publication, and implementation of emergency response plans, procedures, reports, and related documentation in accordance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines.
Performing incident notification and reporting requirements for a broad range of stakeholders.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
Qualifications We Desire:
Master's degree in emergency management or related field, plus four (4) or more years of related experience.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credentials.
Experience in the following:
Developing and implementing emergency management programs in accordance with DOE Order 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System.
Making decisions related to categorization and classification of operational emergencies and protective actions.
Working in a 24/7 command center environment in a Duty Officer/Watch Officer role; or experience working in an Emergency Operations Center environment.
Advance knowledge of the Laboratory's mission, programs, capabilities, and unique hazards.
Advance knowledge of the National Response Framework, National Preparedness Goals, National Incident Management System, and the Incident Command System.
Writing skills and experience that demonstrate incident and procedural research, planning and outlining, editing, revising, spelling and grammar, and document organization.
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral, analytical, written, and communications skills.
Ability to consistently organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
About Our Team:
The Emergency Management organization is responsible for protecting the workforce, public, property, and the environment from all-hazards through the implementation of all phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Additionally, the Emergency Management program is comprised of an integrated team of emergency management and public safety professionals dedicated to protecting life, property, environment, and Sandia's reputation.
The Emergency Management organization and its partners prepare for emergencies through the development of comprehensive emergency plans and procedures and conducting training and drills. The program is validated through performance-based exercises to demonstrate emergency response capabilities and by conducting programmatic assessments as part of readiness assurance.
Sandia's Emergency Management program is based on the National Incident Management System, a framework that provides shared vocabulary, systems and processes that guide how personnel work together during incidents or disasters. Emergency Management staff coordinates and collaborates with local, state, federal, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit and private sectors for emergency preparedness and response through mutual aid agreements.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background re