Emergency Management Specialist - Akima, LLC
Keesler Air Force Base, MS
About the Job
Work Where it Matters
Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.
As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options
Description:This position is responsible for working in an Air Force Readiness and Emergency Management (EM) Flight supporting a variety of programs associated with delivery of emergency management functions to include base EM operations, training of base personnel, and logistics of EM equipment.
Responsibilities:- Provides on-scene command and control and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management for all instances requiring EM support
- Responds to and supports recovery from real-world emergencies, incidents and disasters; participates in base exercise program advising commanders of response to scenarios
- Accomplishes tasks, services, and requirements related to emergency management planning, such as developing planning documents and facilitating the Installation EM Working Group; conducts staff assistance visits to local units to provide training and assess EM readiness
- Develops training programs and delivers EM education and training such as CBRN defense and Shelter Management
- Performs specialized detection, sampling and mitigation actions of unknown substances as well as contamination control procedures
- Manages and maintains CBRN response and other equipment
- EM personnel within the installation Disaster Response Force are considered Emergency Responders under the Air Force Incident Management System implementation of the National Response Plan and the National Incident Management System
- Previously held 7-level United States Air Force 3E9X1, Emergency Management specialty code
- Qualified by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and National Fire Protection Act for hazardous materials
- Be able to meet physical and knowledge level requirements of National Fire Protection Act
- Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (SECRET minimum)
- Valid drivers license
