CBRN Subject Matter Expert, Lexington, Kentucky

*POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD & LOCATIONS MAY VARY*

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Subject Matter Expert (SME) brings indispensable technical analysis and expertise to CBRN related equipment destined for military deployments. With a profound understanding of CBRN equipment operations and maintenance protocols, the SME plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal readiness and response capabilities for military units in the field. By optimizing equipment performance, streamlining logistical operations, and providing essential training to key personnel, this role significantly enhances the effectiveness and resilience of deployed forces against CBRN threats. Additionally, this role entails collaborating with the Site Director and Program Manager to organize meticulously tailored training initiatives, ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory standards, and bolstering overall readiness and mission success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical analysis on CEBRN equipment ranging from complex systems to component level repairs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on CBRN equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and inventory checks to maintain accountability of CBRN equipment and materials.
• Evaluate purchased equipment to verify alignment with mission requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including equipment records, maintenance logs, inventory reports, calibration, and equipment status reports.
• Maintain accurate records of government furnished equipment (GFE) using hand receipt documents.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of CBRN storage facilities and transportation vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide component lists and parts numbers for initial equipment fielding and special purchases.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely acquisition and transportation of CBRN equipment for deployment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for CBRN-related issues.
• Perform routine and specialized tasks on equipment as needed, adhering to established procedures and protocols.
• Provide training and guidance to personnel on the proper operation, maintenance, and handling of CBRN equipment.
• Develop and implement training programs on the operation and repair of CBRN equipment.
• Organize training initiatives for approval by the site director, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in exercises, drills, and training events to test and evaluate CBRN equipment readiness and response capabilities.
• Facilitate clear communication and timely follow-up between logistics point-of-contact, commanders, and contractor personnel to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of operational activities.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of deployment plans for CBRN equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including military units, government agencies, and contractors, to support CBRN equipment requirements.
• Ensure a safe work environment by proactively maintaining hazard-free conditions and promptly reporting any unsafe situations or hazards.
• Receive, stock, and issue warehouse float stock estimated at fifteen (15) percent of the total fielded equipment.
• Perform a monthly cyclic inventory of stock consisting of ten (10) percent of the total stock line items with reported finding submitted to COR no more than one (1) week after each cyclic inventory is completed.
• Ensure inventory is delivered to the shipping dock within four (4) hours of receiving an approved requisition and coordinate appropriate shipping arrangements within the same four (4) hour period.
• Complete a Report of Discrepancy (ROD) when a non-conforming shipment has been received and resolve all RODs within thirty (30) days of the date of the non-conforming shipment documenting all vendor communication.
• Ship all non-critical OEM repairable items within three (3) working days upon receiving the item requiring repair.
• Provide sustainment support for the National Guard Bureau (NGB) unique items of fielded equipment.
• Purchase and maintain operational stocks by replenishing the Authorized Stock List items, training sets, and FAST packages.
• Establish and deploy pre-prepared FAST packages (with personnel) to incident sites.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert knowledge of CBRN equipment operations, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing the handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of plumbing and electrical systems, including their components and operation.
• Proficiency in base military terminology, including relevant concepts and terminology utilized within military contexts.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate with equal effectiveness in both autonomous and collaborative settings, exhibiting adaptability and proficiency in diverse work environments.
• Expertise in the intricacies of CBRN processes and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
• United States citizen

REQUIRED EDUCATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Non-Military Personnel:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in physical science, biology, chemistry, or physics.
  2. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Prior Military Personnel:
  1. Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, or
     • Company Grade Officer with minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related field.
• Experience in delivering compelling presentations to audiences spanning both civilian and military spheres.
• Hazmat Technician certification.
• Prior military or civilian experience in CBRN operations or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in inventory management practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience related to small engine operations and maintenance.
• Experience in the operation and instruction of CBRN equipment operations.

PREFERRED:

• Non-Military Personnel:
  1. Master’s degree in physical science, biology, chemistry, or physics.
  2. Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.
• Prior Military Personnel:
  1. Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) with a minimum seven (7) years’ experience in related field, or
     • Company Grade Officer with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in related field.
• Certification or training in CBRN equipment operation and maintenance.
• Certification in hazardous materials management.

COMPETENCIES:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Accountability
• Deployment Readiness
• Equipment Oversight
• Quality Assurance
• Inventory Control
• Operational Preparedness
• Technical Support
• Deployment Coordination
• Readiness Assessment
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capability to undertake tasks necessitating physical efforts, such as lifting, transporting, and relocating equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability in traversing the facility premises, including standing, walking, bending, and kneeling, to execute inspections, maintenance, and inventory assessments.
• Working in environments that may include exposure to noise, vibrations, chemicals, or additional hazards, requiring adherence to safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasionally bending, stooping, or reaching to access equipment, materials, or workstations.
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule as needed in the event of contingencies or as directed by management.

*The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT

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