DOT Emergency Response Specialist (PERS) - Witt O'Briens

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. DOT Emergency Response Specialist Position Summary Our office needs a reliable and talented DOT Emergency Response Specialist. Your work as a Specialist will make a real difference as you provide assistance to various Domestic and International clients during emergency situations. The DOT Emergency Response Specialist provides hazardous material information to clients, first responders, government agencies, and the general public. We obtain critical information about incidents and provide emergency notifications to our clients to address hazardous material leaks, spills, and chemical exposures. We educate ourselves on federal regulations to help guide our clients through state & federal spill reporting to ensure compliance. We play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our clients and their facilities, but most importantly, the general public and our environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting activities related to emergency response and/or incident management. This position requires a professional demeanor and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and confident individual with a commitment to integrity and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with minimal supervision. Position Details Reports to: DOT Compliance Manager Location: Hybrid - Ogden, Utah Position Type: Regular, Full-Time FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Pay: Hourly Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Travel: Less than 10% Essential Functions Promptly answer emergency calls about DOT incidents, rail-car incidents, chemical leaks/spills/exposures, and facility issues, and provide general company information to callers. Promptly answer calls on behalf of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and compile a detailed report of chemical spills and public health concerns. Reach after-hours Emergency Contacts via phone/email/text to convey critical information. Dispense emergency hazmat / SDS information to clients, emergency personnel, and the general public during high-stress situations such as spills, leaks, and exposures. Maintain composure and manage incidents in a confident, concise manner that represents the organization's standard of service. Compose comprehensive reports in our database in an accurate but timely fashion. Operate with minimal supervision to triage incidents using open-source and company resources and good judgment. Upload and organize Safety Data Sheets to our database from email correspondence. Fulfill Safety Data Sheet requests by performing database searches to locate accurate documents and reply via email. Assist with large-scale client projects such as researching products to ensure chemical/shipping classification is accurate. Provide Hazmat shipping regulatory compliance knowledge to clients Generate shipping documents and provide regulatory compliance knowledge for third party carriers contracted by clients for shipping needs 24/7 Maintain DOT/Hazmat training certifications and SDS authoring certifications to meet constantly changing industry standards and to develop potential new lines of business Review and help update hazmat training materials provided to clients to meet industry standards of competency Complete incident reports and documentation, duty logs, and shift hand-off briefings Minimum Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office products specifically Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Intermediate level computer literacy supporting a variety of software platforms Must be capable of typing 30+ WPM Punctual and dependable with the ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-demand (during emergencies) Adaptable and patient with the ability to remain calm and professional during times of heightened activity, uncertainty, ambiguity, rapid change, and fixed deadlines Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience Ability to triage complex situations and effectively transcribe information accurately Ability to remain patient to professionally support international callers where English is not their primary language Capable of following a procedure and executing tasks as outlined within a procedure Must have basic computer skills and proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Job Requirements Previous experience in emergency response, incident management, and / or law enforcement or security Prior incident/emergency dispatch role preferred, preferably in emergency dispatch or hazardous notification center Previous customer service experience Job Description Disclaimer This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. Commitment to Diversity We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts. Witt O’Brien’s has joined the Ambipar Group, a global leader in integrated environmental and emergency management solutions. Witt O’Brien’s has an outstanding reputation for crisis and emergency management. We help our clients mitigate risk, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, and build resilience. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do that with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. As the threat of disruption from both man-made and natural disasters increases, our solutions have never been in greater demand. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. We are seeking the best and brightest talent to help us take our organization to the next level. We offer a stimulating work environment with a growth-oriented dynamism. Our compensation and benefits package is highly competitive, to encourage happy and motivated employees. Reasonable Accommodation Witt O’Brien’s is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Witt O’Brien’s works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal, state, or local legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email hiring@wittobriens.com or call 1-713-496-3674 (71-FIX-ME-ORG) to let us know the nature of your request.