Hazardous Materials/WMD Coordi
About The Position
The Hazardous Materials/WMD Coordinator coordinates, manages, and supervises the County’s COBRA Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)/Emergency Operations Team, and hazardous materials program. The position provides technical expertise in investigations and prosecutions involving hazardous materials or related law violations, conducts field chemical analysis of samples and evidence, and oversees HazMat/WMD training and response. The coordinator manages multi-agency responses to hazardous materials or WMD incidents and ensures the operational readiness of the HazMat Division. The role plans, organizes, and implements programs within broad organizational policies and reports program progress to administration through formal reports and briefings. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required credentials include a valid state driver’s license and specified HazMat, WMD/CBRNE, ICS, field chemistry, instructor, and CAMEO certifications. The work involves substantial supervisory, technical, administrative, and emergency-response responsibilities, including physically demanding work and potential exposure to hazardous conditions. The position may require work outside the regular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with education in public safety, criminal justice, public administration, hazardous materials response/management, code enforcement, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of related work experience, unless an equivalent combination of education and experience meets the job requirements.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Hazardous Materials Technician, Specialist, HazMat Instructor, Field Chemistry, Weapons of Mass Destruction/CBRNE Incident Command, ICS Instructor, and CAMEO certifications; additional certifications may be required or obtained as determined by the department head.
- Knowledge and ability to coordinate operations using data, manage and supervise staff, and promote efficient working relationships.
- Ability to supervise personnel operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment and use complex administrative systems; proficiency with firearms and other public safety equipment.
- Ability to diagnose and define problems, collect data, and solve abstract problems with broad organizational impact.
- Mathematical skills involving practical calculations and measurements, and potentially statistics, algebra, geometry, and related methods.
- Ability to read technical literature and manuals, speak to employee and public groups, and write manuals and complex reports.
- Professional- and scientific-level administrative, technical, managerial, and analytical abilities; capacity for sustained attention and work under unusual pressures.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as GIS; ability to create spreadsheets and presentations, prepare documents, maintain database records, create maps, and assist with GIS data analysis.
- Ability to make consequential decisions in a dynamic environment and assist with developing policies and practices.
- Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds, and constant exertion of up to 20 pounds, as well as balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and required hearing, speaking, and visual acuity.
- Regular and reliable attendance and physical presence at the workplace; may need to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Hazardous Materials Division and all hazardous materials responses.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage County CBRNE and hazardous materials programs, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and safety standards.
- Research best practices and methods for HazMat and CBRNE response; develop, recommend, and implement preparedness goals and objectives.
- Prepare, maintain, and annually review CBRNE and HazMat emergency response plans, policies, and procedures.
- Manage HazMat/WMD training for internal staff and partner agencies; conduct preparedness and response training, evaluate team members, and develop initial, remedial, and refresher programs.
- Coordinate the organization, analysis, planning, and assignment of resources for preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from CBRNE or HazMat incidents.
- Directly supervise EOT/COBRA and HazMat team members during response operations.
- Oversee WMD/HazMat investigations; prepare cases, process evidence, and assist with prosecution of criminal cases.
- Coordinate the HazMat permitting program and inspect HazMat-related businesses.
- Supervise Hazardous Materials Division personnel and other staff during incidents or investigations.
- Research equipment and technologies for HazMat/CBRNE management and recommend County implementation.
- Receive and process HazMat/WMD intelligence from federal and state agencies and distribute it as authorized.
- Coordinate CBRNE and HazMat programs with local, state, and federal emergency management officials.
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections and enforce adopted County regulations.
- Respond to public emergency-assistance calls and provide leadership as required.
- Secure and administer grant funding, monitor expenditures, and prepare related reports.
- Assist with public education on hazardous materials handling, fire and life safety codes, and related topics; provide presentations to community groups.
- Maintain accurate training, response, and certification records.
- Respond to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance related to areas of responsibility.
- Compile data and prepare reports required by the Department, County, or other agencies.
- Perform administrative and clerical work, including reports, correspondence, data entry, filing, and document management.
- Attend training, workshops, seminars, conferences, and meetings to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
