Intermediate Emergency Management & Exercise Planning Consultant

DSD Laboratories is seeking an Intermediate Emergency Management and Planning Consultant to support

Tribal Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division in the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of exercise programs intended to strengthen the preparedness of the U.S. to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and/or other emergencies. Prepare all program documentation in accordance with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Direct and oversee the preparation of pre-exercise activities, materials, and briefings.

 

?  Coordination of planning meetings with Federal, Tribal, State, and local agencies to arrange and prepare for exercises.

?  Preparation of briefings, meeting materials, and meeting minutes.

?  Development and production of exercise documents including scenarios, exercise plans, controller/evaluator handbooks, situation manuals, and master scenario events lists.

 

Manage, lead, and contribute to the execution of exercises.

?  Function or assist as an evaluator, facilitator, recorder, simulation cell coordinator, and/or controller during tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises at the Federal, Tribal, State, and local level.

?  Contribute to operational and administrative tasks to support the exercise team.

 

Direct and oversee the preparation of post-exercise activities, materials, and briefings.

?  Research and analysis of the lessons learned.

?  Preparation, review, and editing of after-action reports and improvement plans.

?  Reporting and disseminating qualitative and quantitative exercise lessons and exemplary practices.

 

Other responsibilities will include conducting assessments, analysis, and design of emergency operation plans and procedures as well as the development of National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) training courses.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Degree Requirements: Educational background should include a BS/BA or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent work experience.

 

Required skills should include:

?  Specialized knowledge, training, experience in all-hazard emergency operations, EOP, ESF, and SOP planning.

?  Strong ability to apply the concepts of ICS/NIMS to exercise design and development.

?  Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as well as strong computer, analytical, and research skills.

 

Relevant Experience (amount and type): AS/AA with 5-8 years experience in comprehensive emergency management operations and planning.

 

 DSD Laboratories is an independent company with excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.  AA and EOE.  Qualified candidates please submit resume via email to humres@dsdlabs.com or fax to 978 443 9738.

 

 

 

 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

Background experience should include successful completion of the following training courses:

 

?  Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises IS-120

?  ICS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400

?  NIMS IS-700

?  NRP IS-800

?  Prior experience with exercise design and development.

?  Operational experience or specialized training in all-hazard emergency management operations

?  Extensive experience with reviewing or writing SOPs/EOPs.

?  Prior experience in Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) planning.

?  Experience in Instructional Techniques.

?  Familiarity with the HSEEP policies and directives.

?  Experience in emergency response issues at the Federal, State, and local level highly desired.


WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO

?  Nationwide

?  On-site visits and work, as neededMust be open to 50-100% travel, nationwide.