CBRN Lead

Parsons Corporation•Novato, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented CBRN Lead to join our team! This role involves acting as a site manager and conducting CBRN detection operations at the direction of federal staff. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, managing equipment, planning logistics, developing plans, training stakeholders on equipment protocols, reporting information, notifying the chain of command, writing situational and after-action reports, and post-deployment follow-up. The role also requires managing and maintaining a file system for regional documentation, ensuring equipment and standards are up-to-date through training, supporting fleet management by documenting vehicle information, and adhering to professional standards and codes of conduct set forth by MDDP, CWMD, and DHS. Additionally, the CBRN Lead will present information on the Mobile Detection Deployment Program and its capabilities to various stakeholders and conduct training on program policies, procedures, protocols, and equipment.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance or higher
Must be able to obtain DHS suitability
Experienced in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection and CBRN training and exercises
10 years experience in radiological and nuclear detection and training
Special event operational experience including SEAR or NSSE events
Knowledgeable and skilled in using a variety of equipment including but not limited to Mobile/Portable Radiation Detection Systems, Personal Radiation Detectors PRD Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic;; Radiological Isotope Identification Device RIID High-Res/Low-Res;. Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
Equipment experience shall include the use of primary and secondary screening devices, shall include spectroscopic devices, and chemical identification equipment utilizing FTIR and Raman technologies.
Certifications and training shall include NIMS and ICS certifications and courses, at least one basic radiation fundamental training program certification, and primary and secondary screener preventative certifications shall be completed and with valid certificate.
Level I candidates will demonstrate excellent decision making and critical thinking skills and be able to operate in a high paced environment with deadlines.
At minimum, the Level I candidate will have 10 years experience in the operational planning and coordination of detection and preventative activities with a minimum 7 years of hands-on equipment experience.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Excellent verbal and communications skills to include completing daily situation reports, after-action reports, and monthly report.
Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
Willingness to travel up to 75 percent of the month within the contiguous United States and US territories may be required including back to back trips in excess of a week.
May be called to support PM directly when requested or function as Acting PM for periods no longer than 30 consecutive days.
Must have valid driver's license and experience towing larger trailers including a fifth wheel
Must have a Class B CDL license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of being hired

Nice To Haves

Biological and chemical detection experience is desired
Bachelor's degree is desired

Responsibilities

Act as a site manager.
Conduct CBRN detection operations at the direction of federal staff.
Coordinate with stakeholders.
Manage equipment.
Plan logistics.
Develop plans.
Teach and train equipment protocols to stakeholders.
Report information as appropriate.
Notify chain of command as appropriate.
Write situational reports and after-action reports.
Follow up with stakeholders in post-deployment communications.
Manage and maintain file system for regional documentation, including record keeping, following file standards and protocols, and maintaining both electronic and paper files.
Maintain equipment, tactics, techniques, and procedure standards by completing all training, including refresher training, in accordance with MDDP policies.
Support fleet management by documenting, tracking, submitting, and filing all necessary fleet vehicle information in accordance with MDDP, CWMD, and DHS policies.
Adhere to professional standards and codes of conduct set forth by MDDP, CWMD, and DHS including dress code, all forms of communication standards, social media regulations, and other policies as required.
Present clear, concise, and accurate information on the Mobile Detection Deployment Program and its capabilities to a variety of stakeholders and group sizes.
Professionally conduct training on and answer questions on policies, procedures, protocols, and equipment of the program to a variety of stakeholders and group sizes.
Provide SITREPs at the end of each mission operational period.
Provide AAR at the conclusion of deployment.