Technical Advisor

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

HMIS is seeking an experienced emergency management professional to support national programs, trainings, and exercises for energy response and ESF#12 operations. The role requires travel, on-call availability, and collaboration with federal partners to improve readiness.

The candidate will develop plans, procedures, and training materials, while coordinating with DOE and other agencies. A strong writing ability and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of experience in emergency management, training, safety, or a related field.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in preparing and delivering detailed written analyses and professional presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

Responsibilities

• Support HAMMER National Programs training and response programs as an advisory capacity and technical expert.
• Assist in strategic planning to address evolving energy and hazardous materials response.
• Support external customer and DOE project tasks and ESF#12 trainings.
• Gather lessons learned after energy emergencies and write After Action Reports with recommendations.
• Analyze trends and coordinate ESF#12 project tracking activities for CESER Improvement Program.
• Design, develop, and conduct energy sector exercises using online and in-person delivery methods.
• Develop ESF #12 exercises with objectives, scenarios, and timelines for training.
• Develop, update COOP and Devolution procedures; assist with annual exercises.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

PIV credential eligibility

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience

Job description

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

• Support the HAMMER National Programs training and response programs in an advisory capacity and as a technical expert in the development of enhanced response capabilities for the Department of Transportation and Department Energy's Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response programs.
• Assist in strategic planning to address the changing nature of energy and hazardous materials response.
• Support special projects assigned by its external customers, HAMMER management and DOE clients.
• Participate in the gathering of lessons learned following energy emergencies, Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12 activations and exercises. Assist in writing After Action Reports including documenting action items and recommendations.
• Support to identifying programmatic analysis of trends and Energy Response Project Tracking activities for the Cybersecurity Energy Security and Emergency Response Continuous Improvement Program.
• Design, develop, and conduct energy sector exercises using interactive online platforms and in person delivery methods.
• Develop and conduct ESF #12 exercises for initial and refresher training by developing objectives, scenarios, and timelines to support training of the ESF#12 team for in-person and online training events.
• Develop and update CESER Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Devolution procedures. Assist with designing and conducting annual exercises with the CESER COOP and Devolution team.
• Develop, maintain, and update plans, standard operating procedures, and desktop instructions for the ESF #12 response organization.
• Support the FEMA National Level Exercise planning utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation process requiring interface with multiple federal agencies such as Department of Defense, Army Corp of Engineers, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• Become an active member of the Emergency Support Function #12 team and deploy to support energy emergencies.
• Provide oversight to external non-Hanford work to ensure financial processes are complied with and safety analysis is performed.

NOTE: Travel to conduct training and exercises is required. Job task may require being on-call 24/7 to include evenings and weekends. This position may be required to support extended duration assignments away from primary work location. May need to travel outside the local area regularly and for extended durations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of experience in emergency management, training, safety, or a related field - OR - an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in preparing and delivering detailed written analyses and professional presentations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential badge.

Desired Qualifications

• Experienced in national exercise development and response programs.
• Experience utilizing multi-modes of web-based and in person training and exercise tools.
• Experience with supporting local first responder programs and strategic business practices.
• Familiarity with the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Process.
• Certified Emergency Manager.

Compensation & Benefits

• Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263
• Grade 21: $145,150 - $183,050

HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits

In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered.

This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one.

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Management

Shift Work Required No

Equal Opportunity Clause

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

HMIS is a veteran-friendly, VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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