Incident Response and Recovery Specialist

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• Location:
  
  Pentagon (Primary), Mark Center, RRMC
• Travel:
  Variable based on emergency response needs
• Security:
  Secret clearance required for all facility emergency access
• Schedule:
  
  On-call rotation for 24/7 emergency response

• Lead environmental emergency response coordination
• Support CBRN attack recovery and decontamination efforts
• Interface with Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA)
• Develop emergency response plans and procedures
• Conduct emergency response training and exercises
• Manage environmental aspects of incident command operations
• Coordinate with external emergency response agencies

• 8-15 years emergency response and environmental remediation experience
• CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) incident experience preferred
• Federal facility emergency response experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Emergency Management, or related field

• CBRN training and certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) certification
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required
• First Aid/CPR certification required

• Extensive knowledge of emergency response procedures
• Experience with CBRN incident management
• Understanding of Incident Command System (ICS)
• Strong crisis management and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under high-stress conditions
• 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies

* This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.