BIA - Physical Scientist I EAP
Sealaska
BIA - Physical Scientist I EAP
Sealaska
Managed Business Solutions, LLC, 6547 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America ● Virtual
Job Title: Physical Scientist I EAP
Job Summary:
This position will assist in the emergency management requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Safety of Dams (SOD) Branch. It is preferred that this Individual will have some experience in preparing emergency plans and exercises. Experience in Dam Safety is preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Updating and editing Emergency Action Plans for high-hazard dams.
• Developing After-Action Reports following Tabletop or Functional Exercises.
• Creates and delivers dam safety related oral presentations to governmental conferences, tribal groups, and other organizations.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to the BIA Regional, Agency and Tribal personnel at A/E led Tabletop or Functional Exercises.
• Scenario development for Tabletop or Functional Exercises.
• Assisting with the facilitation of Initial Planning Meetings, Tabletop and Functional Exercises.
• Works with Bureau of Indian Affairs employees and Managed Business Solutions staff to update, modernize, and maintain a comprehensive Emergency Action Planning Program to reflect the Bureau of Indian Affairs' emergency management needs.
• Support content development for outreach documents (fact sheets, program summary, workshop and conference presentations, branch website)
• Reports to and takes lead from Bureau of Indian Affairs Safety of Dams Program employees and Managed Business Solutions staff.
• Assists with other Bureau of Indian Affairs dam safety program needs as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Must be able to operate a variety of vehicles both rental and federal.
• Expert in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, reasoning, critical thinking, communication, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Preferred familiarity with standards of practice related to dam safety, emergency action planning, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrate skills and interest in Dam Safety
• Demonstrate familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Strong public speaking skills to a variety of audiences.
• Maintain good working relationships with BIA staff, contract staff, tribal members, local authorities, and partners.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills; ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 1/month or 12 times per year.
• Sensitivity to tribal cultural nuances.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum: B.S. in public health/safety, natural resources, engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of the physical phenomena governing the respective discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in water resource or power generation or distribution systems.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and problem solving in areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated techniques is required.
Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
• Must be able to be on your feet in an outdoor setting 8-10 hours a day in adverse weather conditions and uneven or difficult terrain in a remote environment.
• Must be able to operate a variety of vehicles both rental and federal.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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Colorado Springs, CO
28 day(s) ago
Closing Date 2025-03-09
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