DHS CBRN​/WMD Detection Operations SME

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Back To Results DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations SME-Indianapolis, Indiana Department: Programs Full Time Indianapolis, Indiana, United States - 46077 Description

SummitET® is seeking a full-time employee to perform as a DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations SME-Indianapolis, Indiana, to support the Department of Homeland Security, Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) in Indianapolis, IN. This position supports the United States Government's capability todetect chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats nationwide. This position maintains the readiness of CBRN detection equipment and conducts nationwide technical CBRN detection operations, training, and exercises to augment and train the capability of Federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.

Work Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana

Position Requirements:

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Track and maintain care, custody, and control of MDDU equipment, including detection equipment, and radioactive sources.
• Conduct inventories of DHS MDDU property and update computerized tracking information as required.
• Ensure MDDU 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. This includes conducting field-level routine repairs in consultation with equipment manufacturers and designated subcontracting repair companies.
• Safely handle, use, transport, and ship radioactive sources following federal regulations, including those requirements of the Department of Transportation. Perform work as a "radiation worker."
• Conduct procurements of supplies and equipment following administrative procedures.
• Perform CBRN detection operations with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders. This includes performing operations at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated (SEAR) Events, National Security Special Events (NSSE), and critical infrastructure sites.
• Perform CBRN "just in time" training with technical detection equipment with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
• Perform or assist in CBRN technical detection exercises with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
• Routinely train, acquire, and maintain technical skills and experience, and share job knowledge with other MDDU team members.
• Maintain integrity, good conduct, and the highest level of professionalism during work and outside of work hours.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to changing assignments and work schedules. Work may often require work to be performed beyond an 8-hour day, on weekends, and holiday. Excessive work hours can be flexed when work allows. MDDU employees are subject to recall to work from off duty status upon a matter of national security.
• Work independently and as a team to meet all MDDU requirements.
• Follow guidance and direction from the DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations SR SME (Team Leader), Project Manager, client Program Manager, and designated SummitET supervisor.
• Initiate, organize and report on all planning and management taskings.
• Coordinate, initiate and track the progress of deployments of the assigned MDDU(s) or equipment.
• Assist/prepare timely after-action reports of MDDU missions.
• Provide oral and written status updates of tasks to the team lead, project manager, or client program manager as required.
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