Emergency Management Officer

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Argonne National Laboratory is looking for an Emergency Management Officer – Manager of the Office of Emergency Management under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness and Response division within the Security and Emergency Services (SES) Directorate. Responsible for the development, implementation, administration, management, coordination, and maintenance of Argonne`s All-Hazards Emergency Management program.

Requirements

Ability to apply analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Leadership skills - performed independently and as part of a strategic team.
Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
Excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to listen and effectively convey information.
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of technical, professional and management personnel.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
Demonstrated experience in emergency management planning, preparedness, response, and readiness assurance activities.
Understanding of hazardous material risks and consequence mitigation strategies.
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Applied knowledge of emergency management laws, regulations, DOE Orders and associated guidance including, but not limited to: DOE O 151.1E Comprehensive Emergency Management System, DOE O 150.1B Continuity Programs, DOE O 470.3C Design Basis Threat (DBT) Policy, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), National Incident Management System ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications.
Master’s Degree in Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Industrial Risk Management, or a related advanced degree.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative hazardous materials risk and consequence assessment techniques.
Experience with security risk assessment and/or vulnerability assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of integrated emergency management programs and practices from the perspective of federal, state, or local operations, including application to major nuclear facilities and/or hazardous material sites.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).

Responsibilities

Development, implementation, administration, management, coordination, and maintenance of Argonne`s All-Hazards Emergency Management program.
Participating as a member of the Laboratory’s Emergency Management Team on a rotational basis that may include working for extended hours or during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Maintaining all training qualifications.