Radiological Emergency Preparedness Manager

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency has responsibility for coordinating disaster response and recovery operations across Missouri - responding to everything from tornadoes and flooding to ice storms to the coronavirus pandemic. SEMA operates the State Emergency Operations Center and provides training and grants to strengthen Missouri’s resilience against natural disasters.

SEMA’s mission is to help our fellow Missourians prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies. Each step will be guided by our core values of respect, integrity, trust, honesty and compassion.

This position will work closely with multiple state, federal and local partners ensuring the state and counties are prepared to effectively respond to an adverse event at Callaway Energy Center in Missouri and Cooper Nuclear Station in Nebraska safeguarding the public health and safety of Missourians.

Job Description:

• Directs the planning and administration of Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program for the state of Missouri.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of federal requirements of the state’s REP program.
• Direct and manage the annual review and update of the Missouri Nuclear Power Plant Accident Plan and multiple county and special facility emergency plans.
• Act as the radiological emergency response subject-matter-expert for the Governor or designee during actual events and exercises
• Ensure standard operating procedures are completed and coordinated for state and local agencies.
• Direct the administration of the Missouri Department of Transportation Radiological Safety Program audit and training program.
• In coordination with FEMA, local agencies and the power plants, direct the development and execution of local and state exercises.
• Direct the development of radiological emergency management training opportunities for state agencies and local responders.
• Serve as the Governor’s designee for shipments of regulated quantities of radioactive materials shipped/transported across the state administering and handling shipment correspondence.
• Direct the management of radiological equipment needs and maintenance.
• Direct the coordination of the radiological emergency response plans with the State Emergency Operations Plan and any other applicable emergency plans.
• Develops, maintains and manages program budgets.
• Participate in committees and meetings at the county, regional, state and national level.
• Direct supervision of four employees.

The position involves travel within the state, with some overnight travel, and occasional out-of-state travel. Hours are typically 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday; overtime may be required during time of emergency activations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the phases of emergency management and their relevance to public safety. Knowledge of the policies, regulations, guides, and precedents pertinent to the assigned emergency management phase(s).
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Skill in managing and resolving conflict in high intensity situations.
• Ability to gather, correlate, summarize, interpret, and report a variety of technical information and data.
• Ability to analyze implications, identify trends, and apply conclusions to complex problems. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required to respond to disaster/emergency situations.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to local, state, and federal representatives on emergency management issues.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, communicate, and apply regulations, procedures, and related emergency management information.
• Knowledge of the different types of private, volunteer, and governmental emergency response and recovery programs and their purpose.
• Ability to coordinate information, people, resources, and organizations to react to emergencies and disasters.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of disseminating information to the public. Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
• Skill in making presentations before groups.
• Ability to manage and/or supervise staff in planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating all phases of a department wide emergency/disaster management program.

Typical Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, 6 or more years of relevant experience, and 2 or more years of supervisory experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

The Missouri Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer. Those with limited English proficiency or who need auxiliary aids or other services, can contact DPS.Human.Resources@dps.mo.gov . For Relay Missouri, please dial 711. For TTY/TDD, please dial.800-735-2966.

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