HAZMAT Training Team

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Summary: We are seeking highly qualified HAZMAT instructors to teach the CRE Responder Basic Course, a 40-hour IFSAC-accredited certification program in HAZMAT Awareness and Operations. This federal contract opportunity offers competitive compensation, nationwide travel, and the chance to train America's homeland defense forces using cutting-edge CBRN equipment and government-provided curriculum.

Job Description:

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  Deliver 40-hour CRE Responder Basic Course across 4 consecutive 10-hour days

  
  
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  Teach HAZMAT Awareness and Operations to classes of 50-100 National Guard soldiers

  
  
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  Operate advanced CBRN equipment including detection systems, decontamination stations, and PPE

  
  
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  Evaluate student performance using government-provided assessment tools

  
  
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  Maintain training records and provide course completion reports

  
  
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  Teach Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection, donning, and operations, Respiratory Protection including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Emergency Response Procedures for in-transit and domestic operations, and Toxic Industrial Chemicals/Materials (TIC/TIM) identification and response

  
  

Deployment Requirements:

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  Travel to 10 locations nationwide: Edinburgh IN, Tacoma WA, San Miguel CA, Boise ID, Sparta WI, Salt Lake City UT, Peekskill NY, Wareham MA, Killeen TX, Arlington VA

  
  
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  Flexible scheduling: Any 4 consecutive days including weekends/holidays

  
  
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  Pre/post course duties: Equipment setup (1 day) and breakdown (1 day)

  
  
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  30-day advance notice for all training iterations

  
  
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  Professional appearance: Collared shirt, long pants, name tag during instruction

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  IFSAC HAZMAT Technician Level (NFPA 470 Chapter 11)

  
  
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  Ability to obtain a Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course within 6 months of hire

  
  
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  Must have a valid driver's license

  
  

Essential Requirements:

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  Military instructor experience or equivalent emergency response training background

  
  
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  Subject matter expertise in CBRN/HAZMAT operations

  
  
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  Fluent English communication - must be clearly understood by students

  
  
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  Valid driver's license for training vehicles

  
  
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  Physical fitness for PPE/SCBA operations and confined space work

  
  
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  Professional demeanor suitable for military training environment

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Chemical Corps (74D MOS) or equivalent CBRN specialties

  
  
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  Military firefighter with HAZMAT specialization

  
  
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  National Guard/Reserve training experience

  
  
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  TRADOC assignment or service school instructor experience

  
  
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  ASI "H" instructor identifier or similar teaching credentials

  
  

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/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.

DAWSON 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.

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