Emergency Mangement Technician

Emergency Management Technician

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Acacemy)

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $38.39 - $38.39 /hourly

Deadline: October 31, 2025

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of an EM Technician at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 22 paid days of vacation at the start of employment.
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is hiring an Emergency Management Technician to support USAFA's readiness program. The role includes HAZMAT and CBRN response, training personnel, and providing expertise during emergencies. Responsibilities also involve supporting EOC operations and ensuring mission continuity.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in executing USAFA's Emergency Management program to ensure mission continuity
• Perform HAZMAT and CBRN response duties using appropriate PPE and detection equipment
• Maintain responder and team support equipment
• Manage, schedule, and conduct Emergency Management and CBRN training for installation personnel
• Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and CBRN Control Center operations
• Provide subject-matter expertise to EOC leadership and emergency responders
• Serve as Unit Deployment Manager, coordinating readiness and training requirements
• Review and update emergency plans and procedures per USAFA, Air Force, and DoD guidance
• Conduct risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments with written recommendations
• Perform on-call duties and respond to emergencies 24/7

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Disaster or Emergency Management or 4 years of related field experience required.
• Must maintain active instructor qualifications for emergency management-related courses on an annual basis. This requirement begins either from the date of hire or from the completion of the Basic Instructor Course (BIC).
• Ability to wear full-face respirator with air pack
• Minimum 3 years' experience in emergency management response
• Experience in training development and emergency equipment logistics
• Familiarity with C2IMERA and common operating pictures (preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Available for on-call duties and alternate shifts, including weekends/holidays
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance for this postion.
• Associates's degree (or higher) in Emergency & Disaster Management with 1+ years of field experience, or 4+ years of related experience without a degree.
• Completion of Air Force Emergency Management (AFEM) courses-such as JCAQP3E93100AB, J9AQA3E93100RB, J9AQA3E93100RA, and JCABP3E93101AA-is strongly desired for this position. If these specific courses have not been completed, candidates must have prior attendance in J3AIRTXXXX0B3A or an approved equivalent.
• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Union Affiliation:

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 113, and the United Association (UA), Local 58.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.