Emergency Management Technician

Akima, LLC•Biloxi, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working in an Air Force Readiness and Emergency Management (EM) Flight supporting a variety of programs associated with delivery of emergency management functions to include base EM operations, training of base personnel, and logistics of EM equipment.

Requirements

Understanding of Emergency Management concepts to include unit assessments, vulnerability and risk assessments and accident/incident response protocols.
Qualified hazardous materials technician by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and National Fire Protection Act.
Must have or be able to obtain a current DoD Security Clearance (SECRET minimum).
Be able to meet physical and knowledge level requirements of NFPA 470, Hazardous Materials Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid drivers license.

Nice To Haves

Former United States Air Force 3E9X1, Emergency Management specialty code.

Responsibilities

Assists Section Lead(s) in accomplishing tasks, services, and requirements related to emergency management operations, training and logistics.
Responds to and supports recovery from real-world emergencies, incidents and disasters; participates in base exercise program advising commanders of response to scenarios.
Performs specialized detection, sampling and mitigation actions of unknown substances as well as contamination control procedures.
Delivers CBRN and other specialized training to base personnel, conducts staff assistant visits.
Assists logistics section in managing and maintaining CBRN response and other equipment.