Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Pantex; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Pantex in Amarillo, TX seeks an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to develop and maintain the technical foundation of emergency planning. You will conduct surveys, assess facility changes, and integrate hazardous inventories into defensible analyses.

You will translate complex hazards into clear guidance for the Emergency Response Organization and present findings to leadership. Requires strong STEM background and experience in emergency management, dispersion modeling, and DOE concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of relevant experience; higher levels require more experience.
• Experience with emergency operations or emergency management and familiarity with DOE concepts.
• Strong technical writing and ability to communicate to diverse audiences.
• Background in dispersion modeling, toxicology, health physics, or meteorology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the technical foundation of emergency planning.
• Conduct Emergency Planning Hazards Surveys and Assessments using DOE methodologies.
• Evaluate facility/operation changes for impacts on emergency conditions.
• Integrate hazardous material inventories into defensible consequence analyses.
• Translate complex hazards into clear, actionable guidance for the Emergency Response Organization.

Skills

Emergency planning

Hazard modeling

Technical writing

DOE requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree considered

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Career Level From: Specialist

Career Level To: Specialist

Organization: Emergency Management (51348688)

Job Specialty: Emergency Preparedness

What You'll Do

In this role, you will apply strong Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) expertise to develop and maintain the technical foundation of emergency planning at Pantex. You will conduct Emergency Planning Hazards Surveys and Assessments using Department of Energy (DOE) required methodologies, evaluate changes in facilities and operations for their impact on potential emergency conditions, and integrate hazardous material inventories into defensible consequence analyses. You will perform qualitative and quantitative modeling - including air dispersion modeling to characterize potential releases and define protective action distances.

You will also prepare and revise technical planning documents such as Emergency Action Levels, hazard screening tables, and Emergency Planning Zone inputs, ensuring that all products meet DOE emergency management expectations. Your work will require translating complex physical, chemical, and radiological hazards into clear, actionable guidance for the Emergency Response Organization, while presenting technical findings to leadership and cross-disciplinary teams with clarity and precision.

The primary duty for this position is the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the Company.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits within a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience. Typical experience ranging from 7 to 10 years.
• Master's degree: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 12 years of completed education and/or relevant experience

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

Not required.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., Environmental Science, Meteorology, Health Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics)
• Experience in emergency operations or emergency management, including familiarity with DOE O 151.1 concepts.
• Background in incident response or support of Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Response Organization (ERO) activities (e.g., drills, exercises, protective action coordination).
• Progress toward or possession of recognized emergency management credentials (e.g., Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Texas Emergency Manager certification (TEM)).
• Experience in dispersion modeling, toxicology, health physics, industrial hygiene, or meteorology.
• Understanding of Emergency Planning Right to Know (EPCRA)/Tier II requirements and hazardous materials screening processes.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.