Emergency Management Officer

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

11d•$135,458 - $211,314•Onsite

About The Position

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking an Emergency Management Officer to manage the Office of Emergency Management within the Security and Emergency Services (SES) Directorate. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, management, coordination, and maintenance of Argonne's All-Hazards Emergency Management program. The position requires strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a strategic team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting with diverse personnel. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is expected, along with demonstrated experience in emergency management planning, preparedness, response, and readiness assurance. A solid understanding of hazardous material risks and mitigation strategies is also required. The role involves participation in the Laboratory’s Emergency Management Team on a rotational basis, which may include extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance, as well as all required training qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related degree.
Demonstrated experience in emergency management planning, preparedness, response, and readiness assurance activities.
Understanding of hazardous material risks and consequence mitigation strategies.
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.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must 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.