Novato CA Site Lead

MELE Associates, Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Family health care

Vacation (3 weeks)

401(k) with employer match

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. seeks a site lead for the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) / Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) to support radiological/nuclear detection operations. The role oversees site operations, coordinates deployments, and ensures readiness around the clock, including travel across the U.S.

and potentially DHS-related events. The position requires extensive CBRN experience, security clearance, and the ability to train staff and document outcomes through AARs.

Qualifications

• Experience with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear CBRN detection.
• 10 years RN/RC detection training and operations at events or steady state.
• Familiar with PRD, RIID, portable detectors and related equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and travel 50–75% of the month.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate trucks with trailers.
• Secret clearance and DHS suitability or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize and report on program planning tasks.
• Coordinate and track deployments of equipment to sites.
• Ensure detection gear is repaired, calibrated and ready for deployment 24/7.
• Provide after-action reports and just-in-time training as needed.
• Support surge deployments and communicate progress to the Program Manager.

Skills

CBRN detection

Radiological detection

Detection training

Verbal communication

Proficient with computers

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PRD

RIID

Mobile Radiation Detection Systems

Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic detectors

Job description

MELE is seeking a site lead to support the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP)/Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) program. MDDUs are assets designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. The program is growing into the full spectrum of CBRN detection, however the emphasis of this support is focused on radiological/nuclear detection operations and instrumentation. The nature of the MDDU force will be voluntary and managed on a rotational basis for scheduled events and short notice requested to deploy. The site lead for the program reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for providing operational and program support. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and responsible for successful completion of all tasks as designated by the Program Manager. This position will be an asset designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position must have experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation. This position is contract award dependent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate, organize and report on all program planning and management taskings.
• Ability todeploy equipmentwhen needed. This requirestransporting detection equipmentvia towable trailerto various locations as designated by the client.
• Coordinate, initiate and track the progress of deployments of the assigned equipment.
• Ensuring detection 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 deployed equipment, as needed, to stakeholders at events.
• Ensure completion of After-Action Reports AAR at the conclusion of deployments.
• Assist with scheduling ofoff-sitepart-timestaff to support surge deployments.
• Provide status updates to the Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced in chemical, biological,radiologicaland nuclear CBRN detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
• 10 years relevant experiencein 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 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 the 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 equipmentrepetitively.
• Excellent verbal and communications skills to include completingdailysituationreports,after-actionreports,monthlyreport.
• Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
• Experience with agency 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 over 10-days with back-to-back travel to another mission.
• Must have valid driver's licenseandable to drive adually pick-up truck with fifth wheel trailer
• Active CDL license or ability to obtain one immediately upon hire
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance and DHS Suitability.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with biological and/or chemical detection experience and equipment is highly desired
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience may be substituted for degree

LOCATION:

This is a full-time position in Novato, CA, USA dependent on contract award

SALARY:

The expected salary range for this position is $86,500K-$151,500K.

Benefits MELE Offers

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.