What are the responsibilities and job description for the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Watch Stander position at The COGAR Group, LTD?
EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Watch Stander
EOC Watch Stander
Hourly $34.66 $4.93 H / W - Quarterly Incentive Bonus
The COGAR Group, Ltd . is currently hiring Watch Standers to work in Washington, D.C. Watch Standers are responsible for the receipt, dispatch, monitoring, reporting, and disposition of events and processing information during their tour of duty. Previous operation center experience is required as well as the ability to complete required training. Must meet the following qualifications : Be a citizen of the United States of America, including U.S. territories and / or commonwealths with a valid SECRET Clearance. Please submit resumes to kchristine@thecogargroup.com or fax to 703-942-6185. The COGAR Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The primary purpose for this position is to serve as a Watch Stander in the Department’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB). The watch stander provides international, national and regional situational awareness to the SEMD leadership, emergency policy team, the Secretary and across the Department on all continuity and emergency events and incidents affecting the Department of Commerce (DOC). In addition, the Watch Stander will initiate HCHB emergency notification procedures in accordance with the EOC standard operation procedures (SOP) and the HCHB Occupant Emergency Plan as well as develop and maintain information data systems and support the Department in providing strategic direction during national security and emergency situations.
Associates degree or higher or at least 2 years of experience in Emergency Management, Continuity of Operations, and Incident Command. Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret SCI Security Clearance.
Prerequisites
- IS-100B Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-200B ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
- IS-230d Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-235c Emergency Planning
- IS-547A Introduction to Continuity of Operations
- IS-775 EOC Management and Operations
- 16 Introduction to Information Security
- IF105.16 Marking Classified Information
The Watch Stander shall be experienced, proactive, highly motivated, and well-organized, as the Watch Stander will represent the DOC and stand watch in support of the Emergency Operations Center’s mission in monitoring the status of DOC infrastructure, reporting incidents, accidents or threats to DOC personnel, mission and infrastructure within or outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) to include Outside the Continental U.S. (OCONUS).
1. Role and Responsibilities
Utilize the FEMA WebEOC System to pull reports on interagency mission assignments during emergencies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The COGAR Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
The COGAR Group Ltd. (COGAR) is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a successful graduate of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program in May of 2016. COGAR was founded in 2005 by a retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with an impressive 40 years of senior management expertise within various strategic and military organizations worldwide. COGAR specializes in providing facilities management, armed and unarmed physical security, personnel security, escort services, access control and consulting services to the Federal Government and large corporations nationwide. COGAR is equipped to resolve complex problems in a variety of program management areas, including; risk assessment, physical security, facilities management, and personnel management ( www.thecogargroup.com ).
The Cogar Group offers a $4.93 Health and Welfare(H&W)Fringe to all eligible employees : Medical Ancillary Retirement Plan Short Term Disbilty 80 hours of vacation after one year of service as a full time employee.
Salary : $35 - $38