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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is designated as an Emergency Personnel position. Due to the critical nature of these job functions, this position will be required to report to his/her assigned work site as scheduled, regardless of an emergency situation that may otherwise affect staffing of other state offices. * The Technological Hazard Unit’s primary responsibility is to lead and manage multiple technological hazard programs contained within various federal and state regulations. These programs include but are not limited to: the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program; the State Emergency Response Commission; Tier II reporting required under SARA Title III and the Agencies high-hazard dam planning program. Technological Hazards Plannerdevelops, manages, and exercises plans and standard operation procedures for the Commonwealth’s Offsite Response Organization (ORO) response to an emergency at Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant (Seabrook Station) ; ensures planning activities are in compliance with federal regulations and long-range planning strategies; provides recommendations and technical assistance to agency planners and other governmental agencies or private organizations with emergency responsibilities; coordinates training and exercise activities; reviews and makes recommendations on technical aspects of proposed legislation and regulations on emergency response issues; conducts research as needed; and other duties as assigned. The Technological Hazards Planner has direct responsibilities surrounding the review and revisions of the Massachusetts Radiological Emergency Response Plan (MARERP), the Traffic Management Manual. Additionally, the Planner may provide subject matter expertise and planning assistance for the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex, Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) Response Annex, Preventive Radiological and Nuclear Detection plan, and the Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan and its annexes. The Technological Hazards Planner is responsible for the radiological training program, which includes developing a training schedule, assigning instructors, instructing, maintaining records, and ensuring that eligible participants receive compensation. The Technological Hazards Planner is part of a team that provides administrative and planning support to the Critical Infrastructure Program, State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Tier II Hazardous Materials reporting program, and the high-hazard dam planning program. DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Develops, reviews, and updates plans, procedures, and maps for state emergency responders in the event of an incident at a nuclear power plant. (Seabrook). 2. Reviews technical reports to determine impact and revision, if needed, to state emergency response plans; i.e., U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations, Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines and Time Evacuation estimates. 3. Utilized a workplan to organize and track REPP activities. 4. Confers with state and local officials to determine personnel and equipment needs to support emergency response to a disaster 5. Verifies accuracy of resources needed to respond to a nuclear power plant incident. 6. Coordinates training for state, local, private, and volunteer personnel on emergency plans, procedures, and related subjects. 7. Participates in the Annual Letter of Certification process. 8. Participate in workgroups, committees, and panels with interests in the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program. 9. Provide technical support at the state, regional, and local levels. 10.Utilized a workplan to organize and track REPP activities. 11.Plans and implements the specifics of public participation and communication strategies, including developing procedures for involving others in agency decision-making process. 12.Conducts research and gathers data to be used in preparing emergency plans, procedures, maps and related reports. 13.Maintain databases and planning documents through basic computer software programs. 14.Maintain computer programs: inventory databases, personnel databases, pager and mapping programs. 15.Periodically provides programmatic support for the processing of high hazard dam safety plans, administration of the SERC in addition to providing technical support to Tier II filers during the annual reporting timeframe. 1. Participates in emergency operations response at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), or an assigned Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies, planned events, and drills/exercises. 2. May be required to work extended hours, including during nights and weekends in the event of an emergency affecting the Commonwealth. */ / /Additional Duties:/ /1. //May be assigned to participate in, or support training programs, drills and exercises./ /2. //May be assigned to work in or support the State Emergency Operations Center, one of MEMA’s Emergency Operations Centers, or a local, regional or state Emergency Operations Center or command post during disasters, emergencies, incidents and pre-planned events. May also be assigned to support field response or recovery operations./ /3. //May be required to work extended hours, including during nights and weekends in the event of a disaster, emergency, incident or threat affecting the Commonwealth, or in support of pre-planned events or activation of a state, regional or local emergency operations center./ /4. //May be required to travel within and outside of the Commonwealth in support of work assignments and responsibilities. Travel may require overnight stays./ /5. //May be required to carry and use a two-way public safety radio during duty hours./ /6. //Must have basic computer knowledge and experience, and a willingness and ability to learn and use work-related software programs, applications, and technology systems./ /7. //Must have reliable transportation to and from work or assigned locations on a daily basis as well as during emergency activations or operations./ /8. //Must have the ability to form effective and productive working relations with others, and to work well with others and as part of a team./ /9. //Fulfill other work-related assignments as required or assigned./ * First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.* MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a professional capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Planning* *Organization: Emergency Management Agency *Title: *Technological Hazards Planner Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street Requisition ID: 2400071K