What You Will Do
Emergency Planning & Preparedness Specialist 1 $67,800 - $107,700
The Emergency Planning and Preparedness Group (EM-PREP) seeks an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to serve as a member of a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team in a complex and fast-paced environment. In this role you will support the mission of preparing first responders, the workforce, and offsite stakeholders for response to disasters and emergency incidents. This individual will be part of a team deployed to one of the Laboratory's Facility Operations Directorates (FODs) tasked with supporting the implementation of the Laboratory's facility preparedness program. This includes developing, conducting, and participating in emergency training, drills, exercises, and other readiness assurance activities as well as developing and maintaining facility-level emergency plans and procedures.
Emergency Planning & Preparedness Specialist 2 $81,700 - $133,100
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will be expected to lead activities of increased complexity compared to those required of an Emergency Planning & Preparedness Specialist 1, including development and revision of higher-significance facility-level emergency plans and procedures documents and more elaborate drills.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
EmploymentKnowledge of emergency management practices, including preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation strategies
Strong verbal and written communications skills with an emphasis on consistency and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner at all levels, including in a team atmosphere.
Must be willing and able to serve in a qualified position within the Emergency Operations Center for response activations, drills, and exercises during and outside of normal work hours.
Additional Job Requirements for Emergency Planning & Preparedness Specialist 2:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Demonstrated ability in project management and prioritization of tasks.
Demonstrated experience in emergency management, including preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
Demonstrated experience in drill and exercise design, planning, conduct, and evaluation consistent with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) concepts and principles and/or DOE Order 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with DOE Order 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System.
Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory operations and structure.
Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center environment.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
It is strongly suggested that applicants submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each of the minimum job requirements and as many of the desired qualifications as applicable to your expertise (i.e. "copy-and-paste" the requirement and address each with a short paragraph).
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.