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SummitET®, a preparedness solutions company, helps prepare and build the capability of government, non-government organizations, and the private sector to protect, prevent, respond to, mitigate, and recover from all-hazard threats. We achieve this by using industry-leading experts that deliver cutting-edge tailored solutions, and proactively adopting new approaches to stay ahead of the ever-changing threat environment. Our team members harness the knowledge gained from extensive academic and applied experience and apply it to the design and development of customized preparedness solutions to build organizational resilience or otherwise meet our client's specific needs. Key to our success is providing our clients the highest level of customer service through program quality assurance. SummitET is connecting people with questions to the experts with answers to achieve mission-driven results.
SummitET is seeking a Chemical Subject Matter Expert to join our team, providing critical expertise in chemical defense strategies for federal customers. This full-time position will involve working remotely, with approximately 50% travel within the U.S. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in chemical preparedness and response, collaborating with state and local jurisdictions to enhance community resilience against chemical incidents. A graduate-level degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience are required. This role is essential in supporting our mission to deliver tailored preparedness solutions that protect and empower communities.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a Chemical Subject Matter Expert for federal customers on awarded contract work.
- Provide expertise in chemical defense, including prevention, preparedness, and response strategies.
- Collaborate with state and local jurisdictions to enhance chemical preparedness efforts.
- Conduct assessments and develop tailored solutions to improve community resilience to chemical incidents.
- Engage with first responder agencies, including law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public health, to build effective communication and response strategies.
- Deliver training and public speaking engagements to enhance knowledge and awareness of chemical hazards.
- Support the development of resources and processes to aid communities in their preparedness efforts.
- Travel within the U.S. approximately 50% to conduct site visits, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities KSAs, and Other Requirements:
- Must have Secret clearance with the ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and travel CONUS.
- At least ten years of experience in the private or public sector supporting chemical production, refinement, transportation, hazard awareness, protection, and detection.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate-level degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, or Industrial Health with a focus on chemical-environmental
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift 50 bs, go up and down stairs, stand for extended periods, and operate in outdoor conditions.
- Requires extensive use of computer equipment, including keyboard, mouse, monitors, etc.
- Must be able to travel throughout the United States and internationally to perform job functions.
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As SummitET rapidly expands, we are consistently adding new roles to our team. If you don’t find a specific job posting that suits you, we encourage you to submit your credentials and we will reach out to you if a fitting position becomes available.
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SummitET Core Values
At Summit, we:
- 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.