DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $19.4691- $27.1410 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 8th, 2024

This position reports to the Technological Hazards Branch Manager. This position is also responsible for supporting the Technological Hazards Branch in the maintenance of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program for the Division. Provides support in developing, implementing, and maintaining standing operating procedures and plans for the REP Program and Emergency Positions in any radiological event. This position is also responsible for calibrating, repairing/replacing supplies and equipment needed for the response effort.

Responsibilities include:
• Maintain comprehensive insight and knowledge of the federal laws, rules and regulations, applicable state statutes, local ordinances and the emergency response plan governing radiological emergency management. Provides support in developing, implementing, and maintaining standing operating procedures and plans for the REP Program and Emergency Positions in any radiological event. Prepare opinion correspondence on proposed changes which might have an impact on REP program objectives, accomplishments, etc. Maintain currency in communication, warning systems, data acquisition and analysis, and comprehensive planning/training/exercising/evaluating methods.
• Calibrate, repair/replace supplies and equipment needed for training and the response effort. Research, test and determine the types of radiation equipment to be used for efficient emergency response.
• Gather information in support of weekly, monthly and quarterly mandated test on alerting/warning communications equipment. Assist with coordination of the annual mandated siren activation test within the 10-mile radius of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Support/help/evaluate the annual off-site radiological medical drill and hostile action-based exercises. Participate in Palo Verde Reception and Care Center Exercises, monitoring and decontaminating evacuees and their belongings.
• Trains individuals/first responders in methods of personnel and environmental protection in situations involving radiation exposure.
• Supports exercise scenarios with appropriate federal, state, county and local government, tribal and volunteer organizations. Support and provide information to facilitate exercise scenarios and Extent of Play with federal organizations. Brief federal/state/county/tribal/local/volunteer agency response and recovery officials.
• Participate in the annual review and update of the off-site radiological emergency response plan. Negotiate plan review with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Attend State and National meetings, seminars and conferences and training courses related to position responsibilities. Actively participate in conferences and annual meetings regarding radiological emergency preparedness for PVGS and statewide incidents.
• Confer with the supervisor in program budget, inventory of equipment and procurement purchasing, attend staff meeting, provided monthly reports and maintain equipment / vehicles for response effort.
• Respond to emergency conditions, situations or events regarding PVGS. Perform assigned emergency work in the State Emergency Operations Center regarding PVGS or any other radiological incidents.

Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of agency policy and procedures. General knowledge of radiation and radiological effect on human health.
• General Knowledge of federal, state and local laws relating to radiological/nuclear emergency preparedness.
• General knowledge of the FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program requirements, Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR350, NUREG-0654, the EPA Protective Action Guidelines and other applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws related radiological emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of response and recovery capabilities and obligation of federal, state, and local governments and the liabilities of responsible parties in a radiological/nuclear incident.
• Knowledge of computers, software, graphics and data applications.
• Knowledge of planning practices on procedures; project management.
• Knowledge of exercise methodology and training management.
• General knowledge of the operating systems for commercial nuclear power plants.

Skilled in:
• Communicate effectively, both in speaking and writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active listening and critical thinking; use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Anticipate changing customers' needs and adapt.
• Anticipate and proactively respond to stakeholder concerns; use diplomacy and persuasiveness to present program concepts, effective solutions and plans in a comprehensive oral and written format.
• Leadership that will result in the accomplishment of work products and completed objectives.
• Capability to function as a team member with interpersonal relations skills; facilitate and encourage communication between team members.
• Proficient use of computers, software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Sheets, Drive, Slides), graphics (PDF) and video conferencing (WebEx, Zoom, Teams, Meet).

Ability to:
• Develop and present briefings to emergency management personnel, state/county/local agencies, volunteer organizations and first responders.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, and to make informed decisions to solve problems.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Establish goals and expectations and manage time effectively.
• Anticipate changing priorities and proactively prepare adjustments to schedules: anticipate needs during absences, and ensure work responsibilities and commitments will be met.
• Identify development needs within programs of responsibility and identify opportunities for systematic improvement.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships; analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action. Analyze and assess statewide preparedness posture.
• Interact with diverse audiences and be a team member.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities.

Completion of FEMA's Professional Development Series and Advanced Professional Series. Background in bookkeeping or record keeping. Familiarity with Acadis Readiness Suite. Familiarity with FEMA training programs and HSEEP methodology.

Special Job Requirements:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain standard Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Access and Safeguards' Clearances per Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) procedures within 1 year of date of hire.
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
• In State and out of state travel required.
• Selected incumbent is required to pass a criminal background investigation and have identification enabling them to enter federal facilities.
• Required to carry State issued cell phone.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer