Emergency Preparedness Manager
Employer: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41186 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $131,888-$183,050/yr
Duties
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste. Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future. H2C is looking for an Emergency Preparedness Manager. This position will be responsible for providing direct support to the Security and Emergency Services Manager and managing the Emergency Preparedness Specialists providing the training and drills conducted to maintain the H2C Emergency Response Organization (ERO). The Manager's duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Support the Security and Emergency Services Manager in an acting capacity as directed. * Under minimal supervision, applies an extensive and diversified knowledge of Emergency Preparedness (EP) principles and practices in assignments and related work, coordinating with internal and external organizations to maintain the Emergency Preparedness program. * Provide oversight to maintain proficient Emergency Response Organization (ERO). * Facilitate EP drills, exercises, and training to maintain a DOE compliant program. * Oversee the coordination with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and the EP specialist(s) or designee(s) for development and preparation of scenario packages for EP drills and exercises. * Manage all aspects of the drill program will be within the scope of this position, including evaluation reports and development of corrective/improvement action plans/schedules for facility evaluation findings. * Track and ensure Performance Indicators are maintained current and provide resolution for negative trends. * Work with the Technical Analyst to review/develop technical documents. * Provide comments for revisions of DOE/RL-94-02 and DOE 0223 and assist with review and revision of hieratical EP documents and plans. * Conduct field surveillances and management assessments on Emergency Management Program requirements as directed. * Design and develop training lesson plans; schedule and ensure conduct of Emergency Management required training and maintain emergency management training sets. * Participate in Hanford Site Exercise Program and provide EOC position support as assigned. * Interpret Federal and State requirements as they apply to Emergency Management programs/facilities. * Perform on-call duties and other duties as assigned. * Required to obtain local EP Specialist Qualification (within first year of employment).
Qualifications
Grade 20: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Emergency Management or related field; and eight (8) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Grade 21: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Emergency Management or related field; and ten (10) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Compensation
In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration. Hiring Range Minimum: $131,888 Hiring Range Maximum: $183,050 H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following: - A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply). - Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required). Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.