DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Sr SME- New Jersey

Summit Exercises and Training; Pemberton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Travel opportunities

Job summary

Summit Exercises and Training seeks a Sr Subject Matter Expert for the Mobile Deployment Detection Unit (MDDU). The role leads location-specific operations, surges support, and ensures readiness of all detection equipment for national and special security events. Travel and shift coverage are required as needed.

The position emphasizes CBRN/RN detection expertise, hands-on use of PRD/RIID and mobile detection systems, plus training stakeholders during deployments.

Qualifications

• 10 years of RN detection training and supporting preventive RN detection operations at special events or steady-state operations.
• Experience with DHS CWMD Fleet requirements is preferred.
• Experience deploying and supporting MDDU equipment at multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize and report on all MDDU program planning and management taskings.
• Ability to deploy MDDP equipment when needed and transport detection gear via towable trailer.
• Coordinate, initiate and track deployments of the assigned MDDU(s) or equipment.
• Ensure MDDU equipment is repaired, calibrated, and maintained for deployment 24/7.
• Provide coverage during standard and non-standard hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Provide just-in-time training on deployed equipment to stakeholders at MDDU events.
• Ensure completion of After-Action Reports (AAR) after deployments.
• Assist with scheduling off-site staff to support surge deployments.
• Provide status updates to the DHS CWMD MDDU PM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CBRN detection experience

RN detection training

PRD/RIID equipment proficiency

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Valid driver’s license

Extensive travel willingness (50-75%)

Tools

Spectroscopic PRD

Non-Spectroscopic PRD

RIID high-res/low-res

Mobile Radiation Detection Systems

Job description

The DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Sr Subject Matter Expert for the Mobile Deployment Detection Unit (MDDU) reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for providing operational and program support to the MDDU program. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and will be responsible for the successful completion of all tasks as designated by the Program Manager. This position will be a surge asset designed to supplement the existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities of Federal and State partners and first responders in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position requires experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include but are not limited to the following.

• Initiate, organize and report on all MDDU program planning and management taskings.
• Ability to deploy MDDP equipment when needed. This requires transporting detection equipment via towable trailer to various locations as designated by the client.
• Coordinate, initiate and track the progress of deployments of the assigned MDDU(s) or equipment.
• Ensuring MDDU equipment is repaired, calibrated, and maintained in a ready state for deployment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
• Provide coverage during standard and non-standard hours of business to include weekends and Holidays when necessary.
• Provide just-in-time training on MDDU deployed equipment, as needed, to stakeholders at MDDU events.
• Ensure completion of After-Action Reports (AAR) at the conclusion of MDDU deployments.
• Assist with scheduling of MDDU off-site part-time staff to support surge deployments.
• Provide status updates to the DHS CWMD MDDU PM.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
• 10 years of relevant experience in R/N detection training and supporting preventive R/N detection mission operations at special events or during steady state operations where R/N detection is regularly employed. Event support can also include, but not be limited to, demonstrations, training, and exercises at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated (SEAR) Events or National Security Special Events (NSSE).
• Knowledgeable in using the following equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) (Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic); Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks; Radiological Isotope Identification Device (RIID) (High-Res/Low-Res); Mobile Radiation Detection Systems. Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment repetitively.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills to include completing daily situation reports, after-action reports, and monthly reports.
• Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
• Experience with DHS CWMD Fleet requirements.
• This position requires travel between 50 to 75 percent of the month within the contiguous United States and US territories to support program needs. This may include mission deployments lasting over 10 days, with back-to-back travel to another mission.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.

• An Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify