Emergency Management Technician Lead

Emergency Management Technician Lead

Tessera is seeking an Emergency Management Technician Lead to support emergency preparedness at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The role involves CBRN and HAZMAT response, training delivery, equipment maintenance, and support to the Emergency Operations Center. Candidates must be ready for 24 / 7 emergency response and meet demanding technical and physical standards.

Typical duties include but are not limited to :

• Assist in executing the Emergency Management program at USAFA to ensure operational-level prevention, protection, response, and recovery actions that support continued mission capability.
• Perform HAZMAT and / or CBRN responder duties, including the use of specialized equipment and PPE, and identification of hazardous or unknown substances while operating in appropriate protection levels such as Level A or B.
• Maintain and operate CBRN / HAZMAT responder equipment and team support assets to ensure readiness and functionality.
• Maintain, schedule, and deliver initial and recurring Emergency Management and CBRN-related training for the Disaster Response Force, specialized teams, and installation personnel.
• Maintain CBRN / HAZMAT responder and team support equipment.
• Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and CBRN Control Center operations by providing subject-matter expertise to the EOC Director, EOC Manager, Incident Commander, and other emergency responders.
• Serve as the Unit Deployment Manager for the Squadron Commander's deployment readiness program by reporting status, coordinating requirements, organizing taskings, and ensuring personnel meet all deployment criteria.
• Coordinate the review and update of emergency plans and procedures in alignment with USAFA, Air Force, and DoD instructions and policies.
• Conduct risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments and provide written findings and recommendations to the Readiness and Emergency Management Manager.
• Perform on-call emergency response duties and be prepared to report to work, prepare equipment, and support EOC or Incident Command operations on short notice, 24 / 7.

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This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 113, and the United Association (UA), Local 58.