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Senior/Principal Emergency Response Team First Responder - Emergency Management, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories

Albuquerque, USA

Job posting number: #7367511 (Ref:Sa698457)

Posted: July 21, 2026

Job Description

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

  • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
  • Extraordinary co-workers
  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
  • Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

Are you a dedicated emergency management professional seeking your next rewarding challenge? Join our team! We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and self-driven Emergency Response Team (ERT) member to help develop, implement, maintain, and staff the Laboratory's internal Emergency Response Team.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Respond to 911 emergency and non-emergency calls within an incident command system, including hazardous materials, technical rescue, and medical emergencies.
  • Operate emergency vehicles and equipment to protect life, property, environment, and mission capabilities.
  • Implement emergency plans per local procedures, Federal laws, DOE orders, and industry best practices.
  • Coordinate with Kirtland Fire Emergency Services, local, State, federal agencies, DOE/NNSA, and Sandia personnel during incidents.
  • Provide specialized technical rescue support at Tonopah Test Range, collaborating with Air Force and other agencies.
  • Support incident command with expertise on Sandia emergency processes, hazards, and operations.
  • As a certified Hazardous Materials Technician, respond to hazardous substance releases, performing containment and mitigation.
  • Conduct technical rescues as a certified Confined Space and Rope Rescue Technician using advanced techniques.
  • Provide emergency first aid, including CPR and AED use.
  • Maintain operational readiness through training, drills, inspections, and equipment maintenance.
  • Integrate with emergency response teams to support Sandia priorities and participate in post-incident reviews.
  • Represent Sandia's emergency management program via hazard assessments, standby duties, and community outreach.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and training on Sandia facilities and hazards.
  • Develop and revise procedures, deliver training, evaluate performance, and contribute to organizational documents.
  • Assist in drills and exercises as a controller or evaluator.
  • Ensure readiness of emergency facilities, equipment, and materials for incident management.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$63,800 - $123,400

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

  • High school diploma plus four (4) years of active emergency response experience, including hazardous materials, technical rescues, and emergency medical services.
  • Certification as Hazardous Materials Operations (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120) or equivalent.
  • Completion of FEMA ICS-100, 200, 700 with demonstrated proficiency.
  • Experience delivering EMS and operating under OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and/or NFPA 470 standards.
  • Meet physical fitness and respirator fit-testing requirements per NFPA 1580.
  • Participate in medical surveillance for SCBA and Level A Chemical PPE use.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the preparation of clear, concise incident reports and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Certification as a Confined Space & Rope Rescue Technician.
  • First Responder First Aid (or equivalent) certification or higher.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering emergency response training and serving as a subject matter expert in various capacities.
  • Prior experience operating within a DOE, DOD, or national laboratory environment and familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Leadership or supervisory experience on an emergency response team, with a track record of mentoring and guiding less-experienced responders.
  • Experience with emergency management software and incident reporting systems.

About Our Team:

The Emergency Management organization is responsible for protecting the workforce, public, property, and the environment from all-hazards through the implementation of all phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Additionally, the Emergency Management program is comprised of an integrated team of emergency management and public safety professionals dedicated to protecting life, property, environment, and Sandia's reputation.

The Emergency Management organization and its partners prepare for emergencies through the development of comprehensive emergency plans and procedures and conducting training and drills. The program is validated through performance-based exercises to demonstrate emergency response capabilities and by conducting programmatic assessments as part of readiness assurance.

Sandia's Emergency Management program is based on the National Incident Management System, a framework that provides shared vocabulary, systems and processes that guide how personnel work together during incidents or disasters. Emergency Management staff coordinates and collaborates with local, state, federal, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit and private sectors for emergency preparedness and response through mutual aid agreements. Foster strong partnerships with community stakeholders to enhance resilience and emergency preparedness.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Job ID: 698457

Job Family: ES

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


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Job posting number:#7367511 (Ref:Sa698457)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque,New Mexico
United States
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