COBRA Training Support Specialist
About The Position
The COBRA Training Support Specialist supports the Training and Delivery Services program at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama. CDP is a national training facility that prepares state and local emergency response personnel to respond to all hazards, including terrorist attacks involving weapons of mass destruction, through hands-on training. CDP courses provide specialized knowledge and expertise for deterrence, prevention, and response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents, mass-casualty events, and hazardous-materials incidents through advanced hands-on and classroom-based instruction. The specialist assists resident training staff and supports classroom and live-agent training operations. The role includes preparing training areas and personal protective equipment, assisting with PPE instruction and procedures, and following written regulations and supervisory guidance for entries into the COBRA Training Facility live-agent environment. The position requires the physical ability to perform assigned tasks while wearing PPE and to handle equipment and materials weighing over 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment and perform all operational tasks while wearing it.
- Adequate physical fitness to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to apply accepted hazardous-material principles in a variety of life-threatening situations.
- Ability to communicate orally to conduct workforce training.
- Ability to operate standard CBRN/HAZMAT equipment.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract regulations.
- Must possess an accepted form of government-issued identification compliant with the Real ID Act.
- Must submit to and obtain final suitability through successful completion of a pre-placement screening, including a background check, financial institutions/credit bureau check, and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of experience supporting live toxic agent operations or training.
Responsibilities
- Assist course managers, resident instructors, subcontractors, and support staff assigned to Resident Training.
- Perform setup and recovery procedures for classroom and live-agent training areas.
- Support instructional staff during personal protective equipment donning and doffing instruction.
- Perform operational-level donning and doffing procedures during multitask, performance-oriented training.
- Prepare and fit personal protective equipment worn by responders in live-agent training.
- Comply with written regulations, guidance, and supervisor assignments for entries into the COBRA Training Facility live-agent training environment.
- Seek and participate in cross-training opportunities to maximize the overall training experience for student responders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
