JOB DESCRIPTION – Mobile Detection Deployment Unit On-Site CBRN Equipment Specialist
Technical Resources Group, Inc. has an opportunity for a Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) On-Site CBRN Equipment Specialist for our Novato, CA location. The position requires a candidate who is a technical expert in preventative radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection and chemical/biological detection. This is a full-time on-site position with benefits. Remote work is NOT an option.
Position:
This position will support the Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) located in Novato, CA as well as the national MDDP headquartered out of Washington DC. The MDDP has established six Mobile Detection Deployment Units (MDDUs) in 6 geographically dispersed locations to deploy mission-tailored assets on an on-call basis. Each MDDU location is equipped with a heavy truck and trailer combination. MDDUs are a national R/N detection “surge” asset, designed to augment and supplement first responders’ existing R/N detection and reporting capabilities, especially in support of national and special security events. The MDDUs deploy with equipment and technical experts that can employ the equipment and/or provide training on it to frontline personnel. MDDUs are outfitted with an extensive suite of nuclear detection equipment and communications capabilities. Equipment includes portable backpacks, handheld radioisotope identification devices, and personal radiation detection devices. This position is for the Equipment Specialist/Equipment Custodian who will serve as a technical support member that will train personnel on the use of detection equipment, and to help integrate these capabilities into existing operations at security events. To qualify for this position, you must have experience in preventative radiological/nuclear detection and chemical/biological detection.
Duties:
- As the MDDU On-Site Equipment Specialist, you will be responsible for the overall success of the MDDU Region.
- You will assist with the initiation, organization and reporting on all regional MDDU program planning and management tasks.
- You will assist with the coordination, initiation and progress tracking of both on-site and regional field MDDU deployments.
- You will 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.
- You will ensure all on-site equipment is maintained in our tracking software program 'Readitrak'
- This job requires that you provide coverage during standard (not deployed) and non-standard hours (during deployments) of business to include weekends and holidays when necessary for deployments.
- You must maintain a high level of proficiency on all MDDU equipment and be able to train others on this equipment, as needed, during deployment events.
- You will conduct capabilities and equipment briefings to stakeholders as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Clearance:
- This position requires a current DOD Secret-level clearance and the ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
Required Skills:
- You must have experience in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection with an emphasis on preventative R/N detection.
- You must have at least 5 years of relevant experience in R/N detection and experience supporting preventive R/N detection mission operations at special events or during steady state operations where R/N detection is deployed. Event support can also include but not limited to demonstrations, training, and exercises at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated (SEAR) Events or National Security Special Events (NSSE).
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
- Be able to perform minor maintenance/upkeep to include battery replacement or adjusting settings, as well as able to complete multi-step troubleshooting efforts that may require interactions with vendor.
- Excellent verbal and communications skills including completing Daily Situation Reports, After Action Reports, and Monthly Reports.
- Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Be able to travel within the contiguous United States and US territories 50% to 75% per month to support program needs. Much of this travel will be within the MDDP region mentioned above.
- Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and operate truck and trailer combination (e.g., one-ton pickup with 30’ trailer).
Education:
- Bachelor's degree is preferred but NOT required; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree.
Desired Skills:
- Prior training per 49 CFR 172.704 (HAZMAT Training) is highly desired but not required for initial hire.
- Experience operating a truck and trailer combination.
- Knowledgeable in using the following types of representative R/N detection equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) (Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic) (examples may include: D-tect Systems Mini Rad-D, Thermo RadEye, FLIR IdentiFINDER R300 nanoRaider, and Kromek D3S); Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks(examples may include: Thermo PackEye, and Bubble Technology Industries FlexSpec); Radiological Isotope Identification Devices (RIIDs) (High-Res/Low-Res) (examples may include: FLIR IdentiFINDER R400 and ORTEC Detective DX); Mobile RadiationDetection System such as Radiation Solutions Inc. RSI-701; Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
- Biological and/or chemical detection experience is highly desired but not required for initial hire.
- Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- This position requires a candidate who is a technical expert in preventative radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection and chemical/biological detection. Please briefly describe your R/N detection or CBRN experience.
Experience:
- CBRN detection: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Novato, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person