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Facilities and Security Specialist

Location * Washington, DC

Job Level Mid-Level

Time Type Full time

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Chemonics Internationalis seeking aFacilities and Security Specialist. The Facilities & Security Specialist is responsible for managing a robust safety and security program at the Chemonics-Washington location by managing all corporate office safety and security contracts, resources, training, and equipment, increasing security and crisis response training and awareness, and improving the overall culture of safety and security among Chemonics employees in the Washington, DC area. This position is required to be on site daily. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Monitors corporate office access control, closed caption television system, and visitor management system contracts, hardware, maintenance, upgrades, training programs, and compliance throughout the Chemonics-Washington facility

• Monitors corporate office emergency notification system contracts, software, maintenance, upgrades, and compliance, and issues approved emergency alerts to corporate staff, as needed

• Coordinates corporate office life safety program, including supporting the provision of first aid/CPR/AED certification training to staff, the maintenance and compliance of first aid kits, AEDs, and mobility support devices in the Chemonics-Washington office, and additional staff support, as needed

• Monitors and maintains all emergency and safety equipment throughout the Chemonics-Washington facility

• Conducts threat and vulnerability assessments and implements necessary mitigations to identified safety and security vulnerabilities and maintains the Chemonics-Washington Emergency Action Plan

• Identifies, manages, and trains corporate floor wardens in emergency response procedures (emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, medical emergency, and active threat)

• Coordinates internal evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures and local emergency response, as needed, with internal and external stakeholders

• Develops and facilitates extensive corporate office safety and security training for relevant staff

• Manages the Chemonics-Washington emergency operations center in support of the corporate crisis management team, as needed

• Conducts in-depth investigations of alleged or actual safety or security violations at the corporate office (workplace violence, threats, theft, intimidation, suspicious behavior, assault, etc.)

• Ensures the corporate office complies with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards/regulations

• Interacts with Chemonics-Washington property management company to ensure necessary safety and security emergency resources are always available and operational

• Builds and maintains a safety and security resource network across Washington D.C. and maintains close and continuous relationships with local organizations and individuals related directly or indirectly to security concerns in Chemonics-Washington area

• Participates in drafting, developing, and recommending corporate policy refinements based on both best practice and company wide safety and security needs

• Approves invoices from third party vendors and delegates for processing

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations

• Advises and provides guidance to Facilities and GSSD on local security matters

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Requirements:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Minimum 3-4 years of operational, risk, or security management and/or technically relevant work experience

• Relevant university degree (BA/BS) is preferred

• Requires deep knowledge within security or project management typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience

• Experience with DataWatch (access control, CCTV, visitor management) and Everbridge/Alertus (emergency notification systems) software implementation and utilization is preferred

• Familiarity with emergency response organizations and structures within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area a plus

• Highly developed understanding and experience in the implementation of OSHA workplace safety requirements

• Familiar with the technical design, installation, implementation, and management of physical security systems

• Experience in facilitating emergency response training to inexperienced staff

• Experience in the management of a floor warden program to include classroom and full-scale training

• Familiar with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), International Building Code (IBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) guidelines

• Experience in conducting and coordinating in-depth safety and security investigations to include the drafting of detailed incident reports that may involve sensitive and confidential staff information

• Ability to solve technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings

• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (MS Teams, Excel, Word, Power BI, etc.)

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated independent critical thinking, judgment, and respect for others

• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

  Physical Requirements:

• Regular attendance and availability during normal business hours are required

• Ability to work in a normal office environment

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

  Work Conditions:

• Full time, on-site office presence required, usually moderate noise level

• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions including exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather

  Apply byOctober 9, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

  Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerChemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

  The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $68,560 - $85,700.

  An employee’s pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Overtime exemption status may change due to state regulatory requirements.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.