Safety Specialist - Washington DC

VetJobs•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Advantage SCI is accepting applications to support a federal agency security program. The specialist will support emergency response planning, including the Occupant Emergency Plan, continuity of operations (COOP) planning and operations, and safety. This is considered an emergency response position and may require deployment to an emergency relocation site in the Washington, DC metro area for exercises or actual incidents. Exercises requiring deployment occur every other year and typically last one to two days. The role includes developing and implementing the active shooter program and delivering training, coordinating CPR/first aid and AED training, supporting the creation and delivery of emergency plans and awareness programs, evaluating the COOP program, analyzing preparedness data and preparing reports, training emergency plan team members in radio use and procedures, coordinating an annual national emergency preparedness event, communicating and documenting information, providing guidance, and maintaining inventories of emergency and safety supplies.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance; no exceptions.
At least one year of emergency response, COOP, or safety experience, such as developing and implementing Occupant Emergency Plans, continuity plans, or other preparedness or emergency response activities.
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
At least 21 years of age.
U.S. citizen.
Working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Completion of ICS 100b: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS).
Completion of ICS 200b: Incident Command System (ICS).
Completion of IS 546a: Continuity of Operations Awareness Course.
Completion of IS-547a: Introduction to Continuity of Operations.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, including the ability to write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports.
Courtesy, respect, and impartial enforcement of directives.
Honesty, integrity, good judgment, courage, alertness, and self-reliance.
Ability to interact tactfully and positively with stakeholders while maintaining poise and self-control during stressful events and incidents.
Ability to demonstrate poise, self-confidence, and sound decision-making.
Ability to learn and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to understand and apply printed rules, directives, detailed orders, instructions, procedures, and training materials.
Must be and remain drug free for the duration of employment on the contract.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at a computer keyboard for extended periods and to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Completion of ICS 300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents.
Completion of E/L/G 548: Continuity of Operations Program Managers T-t-T Course.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Publisher.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and deliver training for the active shooter program; coordinate CPR, first aid, and AED training.
Assist with creating, revising, disseminating, delivering, and tracking training and implementing emergency response plans and awareness programs, including the Occupant Emergency Plan, COOP Plan, and active shooter program.
Conduct monthly and annual COOP program evaluations.
Analyze emergency response and preparedness data using appropriate analytical methods and prepare reports using standardized methodologies and templates.
Train Occupant Emergency Plan team members in proper radio use, procedures, and processes.
Coordinate the annual National Emergency Preparedness Event with federal, state, local, and nongovernmental organizations to present health, safety, and emergency preparedness information.
Communicate complex ideas and issues clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
Take meeting notes and prepare and distribute briefing or meeting summaries and minutes to appropriate personnel.
Provide advice and guidance consistent with appropriate guidelines.
Maintain inventories and account for emergency rations and water, first aid kits, and safety and health supplies.
Deploy to an emergency relocation site in the Washington, DC metro area for exercises or actual incidents when required.