The Watch Officer is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and providing notification of emergencies in a 24/7 capacity. This position is responsible for emergency recognition, call-taking, notifications, communications, and reporting in accordance with DOE Order 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System. The candidate must be able to work watch office shift as assigned depending on business need. The candidate must also be able to work 24/7 on call as required for off hours, holidays, and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Serves as an Emergency Management Watch Officer responsible for emergency call taking, communications, and reporting.

2.Monitor and review various systems for emergencies or disasters impacting LM operations and staff.

3.Operate the mass notification system to alert and communicate protective action messaging.

4.Perform information gathering, validating, sharing and coordination with internal and external organizations.

5.Develop, prepare, and engage in formal and informal communications for internal and external stakeholders at all management levels.

6.Support the development of emergency planning documents, reports, presentation materials, and official correspondences.

7.Support and participate in, emergency training, drills, exercises, and other readiness assurance activities.

8.Serve as a member of the emergency response organization as a qualified Emergency Management Watch Officer and the Emergency Operations Center Staff.

9.Perform other assignments within the emergency management organization as requested.

10.Ensure personal Safety and the safety of coworkers.

11.Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business, public administration, English, communications, or related field.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency dispatching, response, communications, or related field.

Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

Certifications

No professional certification required

TRAVEL:

• Less than 5%

No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

REQUIRED SCREENINGS

1.Drug Screen

2.Physical Assessment (if applicable)

3.Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

4.Driver Record Screen (for positions requiring on-the-job-driving)

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1.Experience performing within a dynamic, high-stress environment.

2.Experience with oral and written communication to internal and external stakeholders or customers.

3.Experience in customer service within the government, nonprofit, or private/business sector.

4.Skill in operating radio, telephone, and computer equipment to receive, transmit, and record information.

5.Must serve as member of the Emergency Response Organization and serve on an 24/7 on-call basis to respond to emergencies.

6.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar technology platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.)

7.Knowledge of emergency management principles, practices, and concepts.

8.Knowledge of the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System.

9.Experience in DOE operations center or watch office desired.

Legacy Management Support (LMS) Organizational Core Values: One Team, One Mission

Successfully execute the LM mission safely through a disciplined culture of organizational excellence.

1.Safety – The foundation of everything we do.

2.Teamwork – Leading with trust, open communication, and collaboration.

3.Quality – Striving to exceed expectations.

4.Ownership – Each of us has the responsibility to contribute and be accountable.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Aligned with Fit-For-Duty evaluation requirements.

Physical Activities:

Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not require any supervisor responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL:

Employment is at will, unless prohibited by local and/or state laws.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $52,271.70 - $66,182.72 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

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