Emergency Management Officer

Argonne National Laboratory is looking for an Emergency Management Officer – Manager of the Office of Emergency Management under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness and Response division within the Security and Emergency Services (SES) Directorate.

Responsible for the development, implementation, administration, management, coordination, and maintenance of Argonne`s All-Hazards Emergency Management program. Comprehensive: Ability to apply analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Position Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management planning, preparedness, response, and readiness assurance activities.
• Understanding of hazardous material risks and consequence mitigation strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related degree.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance.
• Must maintain all training qualifications.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• 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. This level of knowledge and skill are usually acquired through formal education, as specified above, and through previous experience in Emergency Management or Emergency Response.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

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Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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