Radiological Emergency Preparedness Site Lead & Planner

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Johnston (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS Retirement Package

RIC Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health, dental, flexible spending, and

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is seeking a Radiological Emergency Preparedness Site Specialist in Johnston, IA. You will lead off-site planning for REP, coordinate interagency exercises, and support state activations to strengthen Iowa’s nuclear readiness.

The role requires experience in radiological preparedness or emergency management, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage complex statewide programs and ensure FEMA/NRC compliance.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time work experience in administration or operation/execution of a program with oversight or guidance responsibilities.
• One year of full-time work experience in administration or operation/execution of a program, plus additional education/experience to total four years.
• Graduate-level education plus full-time experience may substitute for part of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate off-site emergency planning and activities for nuclear facilities in and near Iowa.
• Assist counties with radiological emergency planning, training timelines, and EAS verification.
• Orchestrate drills, rehearsals, and training exercises with utilities, FEMA, counties, and state partners.
• Manage the statewide TLD program including vendor coordination and KI stockpiles in EPZs.
• Ensure program compliance by responding to FEMA NRC inquiries and maintaining doctrine currency.
• Serve as Operations Officer during SEOC activations and provide flexible support across HSEM response elements.

Skills

Radiological Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Management

Regulatory Compliance

Interagency Coordination

Communication Skills

Project Management

Federal Guidelines Knowledge

Job description

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is seeking a Radiological Emergency Preparedness Site Specialist in Johnston, IA. You will lead off-site planning for REP, coordinate interagency exercises, and support state activations to strengthen Iowa’s nuclear readiness.

The role requires experience in radiological preparedness or emergency management, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage complex statewide programs and ensure FEMA/NRC compliance.