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The DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Sr Subject Matter Expert for the Mobile Deployment Detection Unit (MDDU) reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for providing operational and program support to the MDDU program. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and will be responsible for the successful completion of all tasks as designated by the Program Manager. This position will be a surge asset designed to supplement the existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities of Federal and State partners and first responders in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position requires experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation. The associate in this position is expected to ethically represents our partner, TRG, and provide exceptional customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties will include but are not limited to the following.
- Initiate, organize and report on all MDDU program planning and management taskings.
- Ability to deploy MDDP equipment when needed. This requires transporting detection equipment via towable trailer to various locations as designated by the client.
- Coordinate, initiate and track the progress of deployments of the assigned MDDU(s) or equipment.
- Ensuring MDDU equipment is repaired, calibrated, and maintained in a ready state for deployment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
- Provide coverage during standard and non-standard hours of business to include weekends and Holidays when necessary.
- Provide just-in-time training on MDDU deployed equipment, as needed, to stakeholders at MDDU events.
- Ensure completion of After-Action Reports (AAR) at the conclusion of MDDU deployments.
- Assist with scheduling of MDDU off-site part-time staff to support surge deployments.
- Provide status updates to the DHS CWMD MDDU PM.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Experienced in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
- 10 years of relevant experience in R/N detection training and supporting preventive R/N detection mission operations at special events or during steady state operations where R/N detection is regularly employed. Event support can also include, but not be limited to, demonstrations, training, and exercises at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated (SEAR) Events or National Security Special Events (NSSE).
- Knowledgeable in using the following equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) (Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic); Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks; Radiological Isotope Identification Device (RIID) (High-Res/Low-Res); Mobile Radiation Detection Systems. Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment repetitively.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills to include completing daily situation reports, after-action reports, and monthly reports.
- Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
- Experience with DHS CWMD Fleet requirements
- This position requires travel between 50 to 75 percent of the month within the contiguous United States and US territories to support program needs. This may include mission deployments lasting over 10 days, with back-to-back travel to another mission.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
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- Always offer the highest quality Customer Service – We strive to serve our customer.
- Act with Integrity: Trust.
- Believe our team is our identity. We are Associate-Based/Focused.
- Always deliver a Quality product or service: If we are to do something, we will do it well.
- Enable our team to Lead to help shape a better organizational future.
- Leverage the Collective Genius of our talented workforce.
- Demand Excellence in ourselves and our team.
- Are Passionate and Committed in heart and mind to each other, our customer, and vision.
- Offer our customers creativity and a broad range of views and expertise through our Diversity.
- Act with Humility: We are open to personal change and continuous improvement.
- Strive for Simplicity.
- Seek Results: We have a “can do” (positive) attitude and drive to get the job.
- Treat others with Respect.
- Provide Customer-Focused solutions.
- Are Honest and act Transparently.
- Encourage Forward Thinking.
- Promote a work/life Balance.
At Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), developing the capacity to mitigate risk and prepare individuals and organizations is our life, our business, and our passion. Whether it’s a situation resulting from natural, technological, or human factors, every member of the SummitET team is dedicated to ensuring our clients are prepared for the unthinkable. Exercises are the foundation upon which we build this disaster preparedness and response.
Our goal is to provide proven full spectrum preparedness solutions to threats through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.


