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From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.
We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.
The Emergency Management Professional plays a vital role in supporting the preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts within the organization. This position involves supporting the planning, coordinating, and implementation of various emergency management programs, procedures, and training activities to ensure the organization’s readiness for any emergency situation. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge across all phases of emergency management and be adaptable, resourceful, and detail-oriented with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Preparedness:
Contribute to the development and maintenance of emergency response plans, continuity of operations plans, and hazard-specific procedures. Participate in risk assessments and emergency preparedness exercises.
Training and Exercises:
Contribute to the planning, development, and execution of staff training programs and exercises. Ensure participants are equipped with essential knowledge and skills for emergency situations. Contribute to tabletop and full-scale exercises to assess and enhance response capabilities. Lead onboarding and quarterly NEO training, as well as contractor and vendor training.
Response Coordination:
Provide logistical and administrative support during emergency incidents. Contribute to the coordination of response efforts, communicate with key stakeholders, and offer real-time support as situations evolve.
Recovery Operations:
Contribute to the development and implementation of recovery strategies to facilitate a timely return to normal operations following an incident. Work with internal and external partners on recovery tasks.
Policy Development:
Contribute to the creation, review, and update of emergency management policies and procedures, ensuring they align with best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Communication:
Help develop and disseminate emergency communications, alerts, and updates. Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies and partners.
Documentation and Reporting:
Contribute to maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all emergency management activities, including after-action reports, improvement plans, and compliance records.
Emergency Operation Systems:
Support the centralized collection, validation, analysis, and coordination of information related to emergencies, working alongside emergency responders to ensure effective on-scene support.
Emergency Facilities and Equipment/Systems:
Maintain and ensure the readiness of equipment, including the LRAD, Red Phone, PA systems, and all Emergency Operations Center (EOC) resources, to support effective emergency response operations.
Successful candidates will display:
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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