RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $0 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA) is seeking a Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Coordinator to support the REP Program for the Division. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures and plans for radiological events, as well as calibrating, repairing, and replacing necessary equipment. The position actively promotes a continuous improvement culture through teamwork, problem-solving, and performance metric review.

Requirements

• Agency policy and procedures.
• Radiation and radiological effect on human health.
• Federal, state, and local laws relating to radiological/nuclear emergency preparedness.
• The FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program requirements, Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR350, NUREG-0654, the EPA Protective Action guidelines and other applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws related radiological emergency preparedness.
• Response and recovery capabilities and obligation of federal, state, and local governments and the liabilities of responsible parties in a radiological/nuclear incident.
• Computers, software, graphics and data applications.
• Planning practices on procedures; project management.
• Exercise methodology and training management.
• The operating systems for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Effective communication, both in speaking and writing.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Active listening and critical thinking; use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Anticipate changing customers' needs and adapt.
• Anticipate and proactively respond to stakeholder concerns; use diplomacy and persuasiveness to present program concepts, effective solutions and plans in a comprehensive oral and written format.
• Leadership that will result in the accomplishment of work products and completed objectives.
• Capability to function as a team member with interpersonal relations skills; facilitate and encourage communication between team members.
• Proficient use of computers, software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Sheets, Drive, Slides), graphics (PDF) and video conferencing (WebEx, Zoom, Teams, Meet).
• Develop and present briefings to emergency management personnel, state/county/local agencies, volunteer organizations and first responders.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, and to make informed decisions to solve problems.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Establish goals and expectations and manage time effectively.
• Anticipate changing priorities and proactively prepare adjustments to schedules: anticipate needs during absences, and ensure work responsibilities and commitments will be met.
• Identify development needs within programs of responsibility and identify opportunities for systematic improvement.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships; analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action.
• Analyze and assess statewide preparedness posture.
• Interact with diverse audiences and be a team member.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities.
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• In/Out State travel required.
• Pass a criminal background investigation.
• ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• ICS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS 700: National Incident Management System, an Introduction
• IS 800: National Response Framework

Nice To Haves

• Completion of FEMA's Professional Development Series and Advanced Professional Series.
• Familiarity with HSEEP methodology.
• Project & program management experience.
• Knowledge of radiation principles.
• Experience in CBRN/HAZMAT Operations and/or nuclear emergency response.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Emergency Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive insight and knowledge of federal laws, rules, regulations, state statutes, local ordinances, and the emergency response plan governing radiological emergency management.
• Prepare opinion correspondence on proposed changes that might impact REP program objectives.
• Maintain currency in communication, warning systems, data acquisition and analysis, budgetary processes, and comprehensive planning/training/exercising/evaluating methods.
• Calibrate, repair/replace supplies and equipment needed for training and response efforts.
• Research, test, and determine the types of radiation equipment for efficient emergency response.
• Gather information for mandated tests on alerting/warning communications equipment.
• Assist with coordination of the annual mandated siren activation test within the 10-mile radius of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
• Support/help/evaluate all annual off-site REP exercises.
• Participate in Palo Verde Reception and Care Center Exercises, monitoring and decontaminating evacuees and their belongings.
• Train individuals/first responders in methods of personnel and environmental protection in situations involving radiation exposure.
• Support exercise scenarios with appropriate federal, state, county, local government, tribal, and volunteer organizations.
• Support and provide information to facilitate exercise scenarios and Extent of Play with federal organizations.
• Brief federal/state/county/tribal/local/volunteer agency response and recovery officials.
• Participate in the annual review and update of the off-site radiological emergency response plan.
• Negotiate plan review with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Attend State and National meetings, seminars, conferences, and training courses related to position responsibilities.
• Actively participate in conferences and annual meetings regarding radiological emergency preparedness for PVGS and statewide incidents.
• Confer with the supervisor in program budget, inventory of equipment, and procurement purchasing.
• Attend staff meetings, provide monthly reports, and maintain equipment/vehicles for response effort.
• Respond to emergency conditions, situations, or events regarding PVGS.
• Perform assigned emergency work in the State Emergency Operations Center regarding PVGS or any other incidents.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level