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CBRN Watch Training Specialist

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • CBRN
  • FEMA
  • Watch Operations
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • DHS suitability

Nice to have

  • military instructor

Role summary

SGI Global is seeking a CBRN Watch Training Specialist to support FEMA CBRN Watch Operations. This role involves training and certifying Watch Officers, developing and maintaining training plans, and conducting various forms of training to ensure proficiency in analyzing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events. The specialist will also perform Watch Officer duties as needed and document performance gaps to implement corrective training actions. A Bachelor's degree and at least four years of related training experience are required, along with the ability to obtain DHS suitability and a TS/SCI clearance.

SGI Global is seeking a CBRN Watch Training Specialist to support FEMA CBRN Watch Operations. The watch coordinates information sharing and analyzes operational information concerning chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN), and medical events worldwide. Areas of focus include potential CBRN agents; proliferation of CBRN and dual-use materials; terrorism involving CBRN materials; and the use, theft, or illegal possession of those materials. The watch also supports alerts and notifications concerning CBRN incidents.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Train and certify contractor Watch Officers, the Technical Editor, and the Site Lead during onboarding in accordance with applicable watch requirements.
  • Maintain and update the FEMA CBRN Watch training plan, incorporating new tasks, developing supporting curricula, and scheduling training.
  • Develop and implement a recurring reinforcement training plan covering all watch tasks within an established training cycle to maintain proficiency and support annual personnel recertification.
  • Provide remedial training to Watch Officers who need additional instruction or practice to perform assigned tasks accurately and in accordance with established standards.
  • Follow direction from the Site Lead and/or Federal Team Lead.
  • Work with the Site Lead and Federal Team Lead to document performance gaps, identify tasks requiring improvement, and report corrective training actions and results.
  • Conduct training at the watch desk and in designated training facilities, including simulated watch environments, to support personnel across assigned shifts.
  • Perform Watch Officer duties for up to 50% of assigned work hours to facilitate on-site training of personnel who have not yet completed certification.
  • Develop, review, and update training curricula and instructional materials.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years of related training experience, such as experience as a disaster preparedness training specialist or military instructor.
  • Ability to obtain DHS suitability and possession of a TS/SCI clearance.

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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