Summary description:
• Track and maintain care, custody, and control of MDDU equipment, including detection equipment, and radioactive sources. • Conduct inventories of DHS MDDU property and update computerized tracking information as required. • Ensure 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. This includes conducting field level routine repairs in consultation with equipment manufacturers and designated subcontracting repair companies. • Safely handle, use, transport, and ship radioactive sources following federal regulations including those requirements of the Department of Transportation. Perform work as a "radiation worker." • Conduct procurements of supplies and equipment following administrative procedures. • Perform CBRN detection operations with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders. This includes performing operations at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated SEAR Events, National Security Special Events NSSE, and critical infrastructure sites. • Perform CBRN "just in time" training with technical detection equipment with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders. • Perform or assist in CBRN technical detection exercises with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
Job description:
• Routinely train, acquire, and maintain technical skills and experience, and share job knowledge with other MDDU team members.• Maintain integrity, good conduct, and the highest level of professionalism during work and outside of work hours.• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to changing assignments and work schedules. Work may often require work to be performed beyond an 8-hour day, on weekends, and holiday. Excessive work hours can be flexed when work allows. MDDU employees are subject to recall to work from off duty status upon a matter of national security.• Work independently and as a team to meet all MDDU requirements.• Follow guidance and direction from the MDDU Site Lead Team Leader, Project Manager, client Program Manager, and designated MELE supervisor.
Other locations:Herndon, VA 20171Indianapolis, IN 46229Mobile, AL 36608Novato, CA 94949Portland, OR 97220
Eligibility factors:
All Services
• Prior training per 49 CFR 172.704 HAZMAT Training is highly desired, but not required for initial hire• Biological and/or chemical detection experience is highly desired, but not required for initial hire.• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.• Experience driving a dually pick-up truck with fifth wheel trailer desired, but not required for initial hire.• Prior experience with DHS CWMD Fleet requirements desired, but not required for initial hire.
