DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: UP TO $27.1409 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Reports to the Technological Hazards Branch Manager/Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program Manager and supports the Division's REP Program. Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures and plans for radiological emergencies; calibrates, repairs, and replaces response equipment and supplies. Promotes continuous improvement through teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and emergency response plans governing radiological emergency management. Prepare correspondence on proposed changes affecting REP Program objectives and accomplishments. Maintain current knowledge of communications and warning systems, data acquisition and analysis, budget processes, and planning, training, exercise, and evaluation 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.
• Support required weekly, monthly, and quarterly tests of alert and warning communications equipment. Assist with the annual siren activation test within 10 miles of Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). Support and evaluate annual off-site REP exercises. Participate in Palo Verde Reception and Care Center exercises, including monitoring and decontamination of evacuees and belongings.
• Train individuals and first responders in methods of personnel and environmental protection in situations involving radiation exposure.
• Support exercise scenarios with federal, state, county, local, tribal, and volunteer organizations. Provide information to facilitate scenarios and extent-of-play agreements with federal organizations. Brief response and recovery officials.
• Participate in the annual review and update of the off-site radiological emergency response plan. Coordinate plan review with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Attend state and national meetings, seminars, conferences, and training related to position responsibilities, including radiological emergency preparedness for PVNGS and statewide incidents.
• Confer with the supervisor on program budgets, equipment inventories, and procurement. Attend staff meetings, provide monthly reports, and maintain equipment and vehicles for response efforts.
• Respond to emergency conditions, situations, or events involving PVNGS. Perform assigned emergency work in the State Emergency Operations Center for PVNGS or other incidents.

Knowledge of:
• Agency policy and procedures.
• General knowledge of radiation and radiological effects 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 44 CFR Part 350, NUREG-0654, the EPA Protective Action Guidelines and other applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws related to radiological emergency preparedness.
• Response and recovery capabilities and obligation of federal, state, and local governments and the liabilities of responsible parties in a radiological/nuclear incident.
• Computers, software, graphics and data applications.
• Planning practices and procedures; project management.
• 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.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• 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.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described:
• Degree in Emergency Management and/or Homeland Security. Experience in CBRN/HAZMAT Operations and/or nuclear emergency response.
• Experience and familiarity with the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program, including operations within the Incident Support Management (ISM) structure.
• Completion of FEMA's Professional Development Series or Advanced Professional Series.
• Completion of specialized REP coursework, including AW-317 (REP Core Concepts), AWR-925-W (Radiological Accident Assessment Concepts - RAAC), MGT-445 (REP Plan Review), and any other courses within the REP Program catalogue.
• Familiarity with HSEEP methodology, project and program management, and radiation principles. Proficiency with incident management, field telemetry, and dose assessment software, specifically MS Teams, WebEOC, Survey123 for ArcGIS, RASCAL, and Turbo-FRMAC.
• Working knowledge of program governing standards, including the NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, FEMA REP Program Manual, 2017 EPA Protective Action Guide (APG) Manual, and applicable regulations and statutes such as 44 CFR Part 350 and A.R.S. 26-305.01

Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona 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.)
• Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, and IS 800 is required.
• In-state and out-of-state travel is required.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.

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 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