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Salary range is $45,000 to $55,000

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down “Hot Area” training venues.
• Change out compressed gas cylinders and glove box filter canisters.
• Operate the autoclave.
• Perform functions as an Agent Handler.
• Support all activities associated with toxic operations in the laboratory.
• Support training on outdoor rehearsal pads.
• Set-up and recover interior toxic area and outdoor training venues.
• Set-up emergency response equipment – respond to emergencies.
• Conduct personnel decontamination and DOFF.
• Decontaminate and clean the hot are – hot area recovery.
• Collect, sort, and containerize trash.
• Restock and reset the hot area.
• Ensure technicians remain certified as Agent Handlers and meet Chemical Personnel Reliability Program requirements.
• Ensure technicians are physically able to wear military protective masks, chemical protective overgarments, and work in lethal toxic hazard areas up to 6 continuous hours.
• Comply with established safety procedures.
• Complete all associated administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Former emergency management HAZMAT technician or Army Technical Escort experience preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous materials (agents) preferred.
• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards (CAT 1 Physical).
• Must be able to wear and work in various levels of personal protective clothing.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of and able to meet Government Chemical Personnel Reliability Program standards.
• Must comply with the Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Must be able to meet Government Medical Surveillance Program requirements.
• Must be able to meet and have a favorable adjudicated T3 Investigation
• Experienced in Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste Management, and Environmental Science
• Must be physically able to wear military protective masks, chemical protective overgarments, and work in lethal toxic hazard areas up to 6 continuous hours.
• Must meet Fort Leonard Wood installation access requirements.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Tools and Applications.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration