Radiological Emergency Preparedness Unit

State of Michigan•Dimondale, MI

About The Position

The Departmental Manager oversees the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Unit within the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division’s Training and Exercise Section. The Unit supports three nuclear power plants and off-site emergency response programs for 18 counties within the 50-mile Emergency Planning Zones, and provides technical assistance to five State of Michigan counties within the 10-mile zones, as well as guidance to counties in the 50-mile zones. The REP Program aims to ensure state and local jurisdictions within 50 miles of a commercial nuclear power plant are fully prepared to respond to an incident. Preparedness is supported through planning, training, drills, exercises, and an annual certification report documenting key off-site preparedness data and results of federally evaluated exercises. This work requires coordination with nuclear plant staff, local governments, state agencies, and emergency responders. The manager oversees staff responsible for planning initiatives; drills and exercises; drafting and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures; REP-specific training and external communications; the annual Michigan REP Conference; the ingestion pathway committee; and the REP strategic plan work group. The position is expected to perform duties in a bias-free manner and support an inclusive workplace where all people are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Applicants must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, criminal-history background check, and Michigan State Police fingerprint check. A cover letter or memo, resume, and applicable official college transcripts must be attached to the application; unofficial transcripts are not accepted.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal-history background check, and Michigan State Police fingerprint check.
Attach a resume and cover letter or memo to the application.
Attach official college transcripts if applicable; unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Unit and its staff.
Oversee planning initiatives supporting radiological emergency preparedness.
Oversee the conduct of drills and exercises.
Oversee drafting and review of Standard Operating Procedures.
Oversee REP-specific training and external communications.
Host the annual Michigan REP Conference.
Coordinate the ingestion pathway committee.
Lead the REP strategic plan work group.
Support readiness of state and local jurisdictions in nuclear power plant emergency planning zones through planning, training, drills, exercises, and preparedness reporting.
Coordinate with nuclear plant staff, local governments, state agencies, and emergency responders.
Perform duties in a bias-free manner, treating all persons with dignity, fairness, and respect.