FOOD PROTECTION SPECIALIST Location OH - Wright-Patterson AFB Job Code 12550 # of openings 1 Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=AKIMEKATECH&cws=43&rid=12550) The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a FOOD PROTECTION SPECIALIST to support our government customer located at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform Food Vulnerability Assessments (FVAs) or Mission Assurance Assessments (MAAs) at sites worldwide.
Coordinate installation on-site schedules with Joint MAAs (Defense Threat Reduction Agency), with Air Force Vulnerability Assessment Team (AFVAT), or scheduling an FVA for USAFSAM/PHR to conduct by itself.
Assist in the Government’s planning of travel or supply budgets as needed.
Coordinate the schedule with installation Anti-terrorism officers, Medical Group leadership and Public Health personnel.
Coordinate scheduling with installation level food facilities or other functions involved in the FVA or MAA process.
Coordinate in-brief or out-brief schedule where applicable.
Arrange travel and travel support such as hotel or car rental, and maintaining budget and records.
Interview relevant parties and make observations relating to food defense at installations.
Train installation level personnel on food defense.
Apply operational risk management to assess risks, maintaining awareness of mission critical assets or tasks as part of the FVA or MAA process.
Generate final FVA reports, electronic and paper documentation and perform summary presentations, and update trend trackers with the results of FVAs or MAAs as soon as practical after FVA or MAA completion. Provide information to team lead or NCOIC.
Support USAFSAM/PHR on investigations and data requests in relation to food defense.
Follow USAFSAM/PHR Food Protection Standard Operating Procedures.
Educate USAFSAM students, and others as requested regarding food defense. Train other assessors as needed.
Support to field unit requests for consultation and analysis of specific issues relating to food defense.
Maintain and apply proficiency on classification of documents and management of documents up to the appropriate classifications.
Attend Department of Defense (DOD), or USAF working groups and meetings, pertaining to food defense to provide subject matter expert (SME) consultation.
Support installation-level completion of installation-level local FVAs.
Review completed installation-level local FVAs and provide feedback.
Communicate completed reviews to team lead or NCOIC.
Serve as the initial point of contact for installation support services (e.g. remote instruction by telephone, guidance, benchmarks, processing and evaluations).
Collaborate regularly with other DOD components in reporting issues, suggesting solutions, and support best practices for food protection.
Assist USAFSAM/PHR during collaborative efforts to increase data sharing capabilities and surveillance partnerships with installation-level customers and other principal stakeholders in the USAFSAM/PHR surveillance systems.
Provide regular information sources and worksheets when requested by installation-level personnel, USAFSAM/PHR, the MAJCOM, and Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA).
Complete Training as required by AF, AFRL, 711 HPW and USAFSAM.
Inform and coordinate with USAFSAM/PHR leadership for leave or comp time plans.
Act as alternate SIPRNet room custodian in PHR. Complete custodian tasks as outlined in the 711 HPW Security Program Operating Instruction 16-01.
Will be required to travel when authorized to participate in customer business line related travel, to include meetings and conferences, to fulfill respective mission goals.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Required degree, education, and/or certification(s) listed here.
For any that are desired or highly preferred, use customer specific language and list those under this section as well (i.e., Government and/or DoD experience, highly preferred.)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Be a technically qualified food protection specialist with 5 years of experience in food protection and/or security operations.
Possess public speaking experience within the past 2 years, to include giving verbal presentations to laypersons and leadership audiences.
Possess demonstrated experience with taskings in description of responsibilities.
Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
Contractor employees requiring access to USAF bases, AFRL facilities, and/or access to U.S. Government Information Technology (IT) networks in connection with the work on this contract must be U.S. citizens. For the purpose of base and network access, possession of a permanent resident card (“Green Card”) does not equate to U.S. citizenship.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here ([email protected]) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.
For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.
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