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Surge Support - CBRN Support Specialists

Dawson

Job Title

This nonsupervisory position provides operations, administrative, and logistics coordination support for operational, technical, administrative, logistical, information coordination services, and subject matter expertise to the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP).

These duties enhance the nation's abilities to prevent terrorists and other threat actors from using weapons of mass destruction and support operational partners in closing capability gaps within the CONUS and OCONUS. Personnel must be capable of supporting surge deployments, intelligence-driven operations, National Special Security Events (NSSE), and steady-state detection missions. Travel, extended hours, 24/7 shift work, weekends, holidays, and recall during contingency operations may be required.

Work for this position will be located at one of the following sites:

  • Fort Dix, NJ
  • Herndon, VA
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Mobile, AL
  • Novato, CA
  • Portland, OR
  • Denver, CO
  • Washington, DC

This position supports travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites throughout the 54 US States and Territories.

Job Description
  • Tailor products and services listed below to the specific locality supported, based on unique constraints and/or environmental factors in each case.
  • Develop and support implementation of MDDP CBRN deployment plans and strategies that are tailored to the operating environments.
  • Interface with various DHS provided toolsets, including, but not limited to, ArcGIS, HSIN, and others, in support of MDDP data / knowledge management.
  • Manage and coordinate MDDP tasking systems, operational requests, and MDDP deployment data.
  • Support document development, strategic planning efforts, and assist in the implementation of policies and procedures to sustain chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear detection operations.
  • Identify MDDP training requirements and develop MDDP training plans.
  • Create an MDDP training and exercise documentation system.
  • Administer MDDP property management, including fleet management and equipment inventory support as requested, which may include travel to MDDP locations across the United States
  • Inform development of operational support products, including concept of operations (CONOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, brochures, and handbooks, and identify training and exercise requirements that promote a "systems" view of all operational support activities and CBRN detection program and capabilities development.
Qualifications
  • Preference is given to those individuals who have advanced training and experience on an MDDP team, any of the National Guard CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE) elements including the Civil Support Team (CST), CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), and Homeland Response Forces (HRF) current/retiring Coast Guard Strike Team, Army Tech Escort or Special Forces CRD, or other DOD/DHS/DOJ special CBRNE team members
  • Knowledgeable of the following types of representative R/N detection equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) (Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic) (examples may include: D-tect Systems Mini Rad-D, Thermo RadEye, FLIR IdentiFINDER R300 nanoRaider, and Kromek D3S); Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks (examples may include: Thermo PackEye, and Bubble Technology Industries FlexSpec); Radiological Isotope Identification Devices (RIIDs) (High-Res/Low-Res) (examples may include: FLIR IdentiFINDER R400 and ORTEC Detective DX); Mobile Radiation Detection System such as Radiation Solutions Inc. RSI-701; Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
  • 5 years minimum operational experience
  • logistics, planning, analysis, database
  • management, project management, and writing government documents
  • Understanding of CBRN detection operations including planning, documenting, and reporting information.
  • Possess National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS) certifications and courses (i.e. ICS 100, 200, 700)
  • Demonstrates robust tracking, planning, logistical, and writing skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to use a variety of tracking and analysis applications/software, clear communication skills, and innovation.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to changes in policy, requirements, and programmatic needs.
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • CBRN subject matter expert
  • Able to carry equipment up to 50lbs.
  • Have a Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL B) or ability to obtain within 3 months following contract award
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for performance of duties
  • Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

DAWSON's career portal utilizes a third-party applicant tracking system that allows us to send and receive messages, along with our official DAWSON email addresses. Recruiting emails from DAWSON will only come from @dawsonohana.com or @msg.clrco.com. DAWSON will never: Ask you to send money or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process; Require you to download any apps to interview such as Teams, WhatsApp, etc.; Conduct interviews via Teams chat or messaging-only platforms; or Request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps. To verify current opportunities, use this official careers page. If you are ever unsure about DAWSON roles and communications, contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io before taking action.

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