• Assists DHS Components in developing and updating Component's Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP), Shelter-in-Place (SIP), and Evacuation Plans.• Develops exercise plans, after action reports, and improvement plans for DHS HQ exercises that comply with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).• Implement policies, plans, and procedures associated with the DHS Emergency Preparedness (EP) Program.• Serve on intra-and inter-agency EP related work groups and… Show more • Assists DHS Components in developing and updating Component's Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP), Shelter-in-Place (SIP), and Evacuation Plans.• Develops exercise plans, after action reports, and improvement plans for DHS HQ exercises that comply with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).• Implement policies, plans, and procedures associated with the DHS Emergency Preparedness (EP) Program.• Serve on intra-and inter-agency EP related work groups and committees.• Analyze and resolve complex problems and issues caused by conflicts between operational requirements of the DHS OEP, SIP, and Evacuation Plans and competing logistical resource requirements.• Provide advice and assistance regarding improvement of operational activities and emergency operating capability of DHS HQ emergency and COOP Coordinators; in addition to their appropriate personnel involved in the implementation of EP.• Establish and maintain contact with counterparts at the Federal, state, local levels.• Lead, coordinate, and participate in OEP, SIP, and Evacuation training. • Coordinates the annual DHS Employee Preparedness Fair that educates DHS Employees on available emergency preparedness resources in the National Capital Region. Show less

• Provided detailed guidance on the deployment and implementation of plan requirements as established by higher headquarters. • Directed emergency response teams, relays command and control instructions, records, collects, processes and submits manual and automated data products. • Developed briefings and reports used to inform commanders of current status of their personnel and resources.• Used available communications systems and consoles to effect positive control of assigned… Show more • Provided detailed guidance on the deployment and implementation of plan requirements as established by higher headquarters. • Directed emergency response teams, relays command and control instructions, records, collects, processes and submits manual and automated data products. • Developed briefings and reports used to inform commanders of current status of their personnel and resources.• Used available communications systems and consoles to effect positive control of assigned forces and weapons systems. Manages the secret communication and cryptographic material (COMSEC) accounts. • Managed the Command Post Training Program. Conducts evaluations of command post personnel for adherence to standards and initiates emergency staff actions.• Managed the Command Post Government Purchase Card Program. Responsible for $10,000 annual budget to purchase office supplies and incidentals used in the daily operations of the Command Post.• Supervisor during Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and NOBLE EAGLE. • Responsible for the Command and Control annex of the 301FW Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Updated terminology and procedures to reflect implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).• Formulated quick reaction checklists (QRC) which were critical in establishing the unit's master QRCs. • Demonstrated calm leadership during the search and rescue operations for the Space Shuttle Columbia. Worked as the liaison between NASA, NORAD, and the 301FW during initial search and rescue operations.• Recognized as a Superior Performer by a higher headquarters inspection team. Directly impacted the Command Post's "Excellent" rating and the Battle Staff's "Outstanding" rating during the unit's 2004 Operational Readiness Inspection by developing checklists and procedures used by the Battle Staff to direct resources and personnel during simulated attack scenarios. Show less