Jurisdictional Coordinator III, Emergency Management, Detroit MI. Area - Cortek Inc

Jurisdictional Coordinator III

Detroit, MI Area

This is a Remote Position

EM Key Solutions is seeking a Jurisdictional Coordinator III. The Jurisdictional Coordinator III shall support the Operations Support Directorate (OSD) within the Countering Weapons of Mass Destructions Office (CWMD) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provide subject matter expertise support for the management and execution of a biodetection program. Evaluate the processes, plans, and standard operating procedures of program documents. Ensure established goals are met and are capable of meeting Primary Essential Mission Functions. Interpret and assist in developing biological incident response plans, guidance documents, and organizational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, expand, and/or maintain partnerships within the jurisdiction to include federal, state, and local partners (e.g., public health, emergency management, law enforcement, environmental protection, first responders, military, etc.).
• Provide jurisdictional information, support, and response to biodetection program inquiries.
• Ability to respond to notifications of biological incidences and complete additional notifications to the biological incident response community comprised of local/state/federal partners within the allotted time frame.
• Identify information sharing needs of the jurisdiction and coordinate with the biodetection program office to make it available.
• Share jurisdictional best practices and lessons learned with the Government and other jurisdictional coordinators.
• Facilitate local stakeholder meetings to ensure accurate and adequate information flows between strategic and tactical aspects of the Biodetection Program.
• Produce monthly report updates on significant jurisdictional activities to the biodetection program office.
• Provide communications, planning, management, and consultation to local, state, and federal staff, including laboratorians, epidemiologists, air quality technicians, emergency managers, emergency preparedness planners, and communicable disease and environmental health programs.
• Serve as primary liaison for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the jurisdiction(s) for program management, planning, training, and exercise activities.
• Coordinate (and assist in developing) stakeholder plans, protocols, trainings, and exercises.
• Share insights, best practices, and lessons learned with the program office and teammates.
• Identify the jurisdiction's information-sharing needs and coordinate with the program office.
• Oversee and coordinate special event deployments.
• Serve as jurisdictional subject matter expert for DHS CWMD engagement activities.
• Proficient in SharePoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Planner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Required to be on call for remote response evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Quarterly travel as needed for drills and exercises, approximately 20% yearly

Required Qualifications:

• Live within 50 miles of Jurisdiction
• Education: A Doctorate, Master's, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in public health or related fields such as biology, epidemiology, environmental health or science, emergency management, or industrial hygiene.

Experience Relevant to Education:

• Doctorate: Requires five years of relevant experience working in a local, state, or federal public health or emergency management setting.
• Master's degree: Requires ten years of relevant experience working in a local, state, or federal public health or emergency management setting.
• Bachelor's degree: Requires 15 years of relevant experience working in a local, state, or federal public health or emergency management setting.

Clearance:

The ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and DHS Suitability are required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

About CORTEK: Founded in 2003, CORTEK is a distinguished Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism prevention, Counter-WMD (CWMD) support services, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act support. With over a decade of experience, CORTEK has delivered mission-critical solutions to government clients, including the Department of State (DOS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Defense (DoD). Our proven track record includes 12 years of incumbency on DOS contracts supporting WMD threat mitigation and consequence management programs, as well as comprehensive support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) technical and strategic objectives across Physical and Biological Sciences, Engineering, Policy, and Operations. Additionally, CORTEK has provided onsite analytical support for the Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA) at the Pentagon.

At CORTEK, relationships are at the heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, leveraging proven management processes to deliver tailored solutions that drive client success. Our focus on excellence, innovation, and competitive value throughout the project management lifecycle makes CORTEK a trusted partner. Curious to learn more? Visit us at CORTEK.com.

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