Indianapolis IN MDDU Technical Equipment Support

About the role

MELE Associates is seeking a full-time employee to perform as a CBRN technical equipment support to support the Department of Homeland Security, Mobile Detection Deployment Unit MDDU in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain care, custody, and control of MDDU equipment, including detection equipment, and radioactive sources.
• Conduct inventories of DHS MDDU property and update computerized tracking information as required.
• Ensure MDDU equipment is repaired, calibrated, and maintained in a ready state for deployment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
• This includes conducting field level routine repairs in consultation with equipment manufacturers and designated subcontracting repair companies.
• Safely handle, use, transport, and ship radioactive sources following federal regulations including those requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• Perform work as a "radiation worker."
• Perform procurements of supplies and equipment following administrative procedures.
• Conduct CBRN detection operations with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
• Perform CBRN "just in time" training with technical detection equipment with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
• Perform or assist in CBRN technical detection exercises with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
• Routinely train, acquire, and maintain technical skills and experience, and share job knowledge with other MDDU team members.
• Maintain integrity, good conduct, and the highest level of professionalism during work and outside of work hours.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to changing assignments and work schedules.
• Work independently and as a team to meet all MDDU requirements.
• Follow guidance and direction from the MDDU Site Lead Team Leader, Project Manager, client Program Manager, and designated MELE supervisor.
• Initiate, organize and track the progress of deployments of the assigned MDDUs or equipment.
• Provide oral and written status updates of tasks to the team lead, project manager, or client program manager as required.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of timely after-action reports of MDDU missions.
• Travel between 50 to 75 percent of the month within the contiguous United States and US territories to support program needs.
• May include mission deployments over 10-days with back-to-back travel to another missions.
• Drive a truck and 5th wheel trailer total rig length is 45'.
• Follow MDDU guidance documents, federal travel regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Maintain administrative proficiency in preparing accurate and timely travel and procurement expense reports.

Requirements

• Experience in chemical, biological, radiological and/or nuclear CBRN detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
• 5 years' experience in radiation detection training and supporting detection operations at special events or during steady state operations where detection is regularly employed.
• Event support can also include but not limited to equipment demonstrations, training, and exercises at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated SEAR Events or National Security Special Events NSSE.
• Biological and/or chemical detection experience is encouraged but not required.
• Knowledgeable in using the following types of representative R/N detection equipment:
• Personal Radiation Detectors PRD Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic examples may include: D-tect Systems Mini Rad-D, Thermo RadEye, FLIR IdentiFINDER R300 nanoRaider, and Kromek D3S;
• Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks examples may include: Thermo PackEye, and Bubble Technology Industries FlexSpec;
• Radiological Isotope Identification Devices RIIDs High-Res/Low-Res examples may include: FLIR IdentiFINDER R400 and ORTEC Detective DX;
• Mobile Radiation Detection System such as Radiation Solutions Inc. RSI-701;
• Knowledge of safely using and handling of radioactive sources.
• Knowledge of using auxiliary equipment such as radios.
• Able to perform minor maintenance/upkeep to include battery replacement or adjusting settings, as well as able to complete multi-step troubleshooting efforts that may require interactions with vendor.
• Able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level national security clearance and DHS Suitability.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Able to drive a truck and 5th wheel trailer total rig length is 45'.
• Excellent verbal and communications skills to include completing daily situation reports, after-action reports, monthly reports.
• Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Desired Experience

• Prior training per 49 CFR 172.704 HAZMAT Training is highly desired, but not required for initial hire.
• Biological and/or chemical detection experience is highly desired, but not required for initial hire.
• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
• Experience driving a dually pick-up truck with fifth wheel trailer desired, but not required for initial hire.
• Prior experience with DHS CWMD Fleet requirements desired, but not required for initial hire.

About MELE Associates, Inc.

MELE Associates, Inc. is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.