EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Air Reserve Technician Position

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position to: (1) provide overall management of reserve wing and unit-level emergency management (EM) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense programs, (2) ensure AF Incident Management and CBRN defense training is provided to assigned reserve wing personnel, (3) plan for and ensure EM personnel are prepared to meet rapid deployment requirements in support of contingency or wartime operations. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position.

DUTY 1: Manages the Emergency Management and CBRN Defense programs for the reserve wing. Develops, coordinates, obtains approval and promulgates operational plans and procedures for implementation of wing policies and instructions relating to EM, CBRN Defense, consequence management and HAZMAT programs.

DUTY 2: Serves as technical advisor to reserve wing and squadron commanders and provides sound technical advice on Air Force Incident Management emergency response concepts and procedures for situations involving enemy attacks, natural disasters, accident response, terrorist use of CBRN, and other emergencies or contingencies.

DUTY 3: Provides overall administrative management of readiness and EM flight resources. Reports availability and deployment preparation of EM personnel for response to contingencies and emergencies using the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS).

DUTY 4: Develops, updates, or reviews planning documents (plans, directives, checklists, etc.) for reserve wing EM force utilization. Ensures planning documents are reviewed against current guidance for accuracy and applicability to the reserve wing and squadron missions.

DUTY 5: Manages and oversees reserve wing emergency management and CBRN training programs. Responsible for acquisition, maintenance, storage, and shipment of equipment and systems required to support emergency response operations, EM force deployments, and protective shelter activities. Establishes and participates in discussions and meetings or serves on panels or committees. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures.