Emergency Communications Specialist_

**Posting Title**Emergency Communications Specialist.**Location**CO - Golden.**Position Type**Regular.**Hours Per Week**40.**Working at NREL**The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.**Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives,** and **see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.****We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.****Job Description**NREL currently has an opening for an Emergency Communication Specialists (ECS) position on the Emergency Management team. The ECS plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of NREL, including workers, visitors, facilities, and the environment by serving as a critical information conduit between emergency response and the NREL community.The ECS is responsible for operating NREL's Central Monitoring Station (CMS), which includes serving as the primary point of contact during on-site emergencies for the South Table Mountain Campus, Flatirons Campus and local leased facilities. Key responsibilities include monitoring fire and life safety alarms, determining appropriate levels of response, contacting 911 when necessary, dispatching internal responders, monitoring security and surveillance systems, maintaining detailed logs, and generating reports. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, problem-solver, and provide excellent customer service.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities****Security System Operations:** Operate, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot the site security system, including access control systems, fire/life safety systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and intrusion detection system (IDS) capabilities. Maintain updated standard operating procedures and training materials related to the CMS. Provide remedial CMS training for all LP personnel. Provide support for investigations, traffic safety interventions, and parking compliance monitoring as requested.**Emergency Response:** Receive emergency support calls and dispatch responses promptly. Monitor security and surveillance systems, responding to alarms and cameras. Maintain accurate logs and produce detailed, fact-based reports. Respond to a variety of issues, concerns, and situations that warrant evaluation and discretionary decision-making, including but not limited to safety matters, utility outages, and assisting with drills and exercises.**Customer Service:** Interact with NREL staff, management, visitors, vendors, first responders, and subcontractors, ensuring a positive and professional approach in handling all situations.**Collaboration:** Work collaboratively and productively with the security system administrator to troubleshoot, upgrade, and improve the security system. Provide input for after-action reviews and assist in the identification of appropriate best practices and corrective actions..**Basic Qualifications**High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Full knowledge of specialized focused business support functions. Complete understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the business support activities, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Fully competent in applicable software packages and office equipment. Demonstrated project administration skills. Full knowledge of specific principles, procedures and practices related to supported fields and disciplines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, team and interpersonal skills.*** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.****Additional Required Qualifications**+ A minimum of seven years of experience in security, safety, or emergency response including the use of dispatch, radio, and computer network systems.+ Ability to obtain specific certifications related to emergency management and communication systems within six months of hire, including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, or an NENA/APCO equivalent.+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.+ Strong multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.+ Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations, exercise critical thinking and sound judgment, and prioritize emergent and non-emergent situations.+ Proficiency in quickly and accurately entering detailed information, with the ability to type quickly while receiving data or information via phone, radio, or other electronic devices.+ Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and use specialized software.+ Ability to prioritize work and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling both emergency situations and day-to-day activities.+ Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance, which includes a drug screen and government security investigation.**Preferred Qualifications**+ A working knowledge of DOE O 151.1D, _Comprehensive Emergency Management System_ , is desirable..**Job Application Submission Window**The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.**Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)**Job Profile: Specialist III / Annual Salary Range: $55,400 - $91,400NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.**Benefits Summary**Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.Based on eligibility rules**Badging Requirement**NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.**Drug Free Workplace**NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.**Submission Guidelines**Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..**EEO Policy**NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (ol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (ol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_English\_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | **Reasonable Accommodations (rel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)****E** **-Verify** **www.dhs.gov/E-Verify** **For information about right to work, click here (ustice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08\_01\_2013.pdf) for English or** **here (ustice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.**E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NREL by the Department of Energy (DOE).**Drug Free Workplace**NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Please review the information on our Hiring Process (rel.gov/careers/hiring-process.html) website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NREL (rel.gov/about/) , visit our Careers site (rel.gov/careers/) , and continue to search for job opportunities (d5.myworkdayjobs.com/NREL) at the lab.