James Lyle Bittinger

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Bunker Hill, WV 25413 US

Mobile: 254-***-****

Work: 405-***-****

Personal Email: ad06nm@r.postjobfree.com

Official Email: ad06nm@r.postjobfree.com

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Objective: Seeking a position as an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator where I can maximize my incident management and training skills background with 35 years of professional military and civilian training, supervising, and managing experience.

Personal Capabilities Summary: Distinguished Senior Advisor with a proven ability to develop and implement strategies that support both technical and tactical objectives. Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbally. Well-respected leader with extreme interpersonal and leadership skills. Possess a strong work ethic, very reliable, loyal, and committed to the overall success of any task while providing sound judgment and advice with improved solutions; Experienced in personnel management, training, and training development in the areas of Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Operations and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) defense; Provided crisis and consequence management of CBRN incidents for Combatant Commanders through interaction with Civil, State, Federal and local agencies due to technical expertise with the Defense CBRN Response Force (DCRF). Oversaw the operations of an organization involved in law enforcement, fire prevention and protection, and emergency medical services; Deployed to numerous locations in response to serious incident scenarios, improving the effectiveness as a combined effort with emergency services; Supports the crisis action planning process by providing instructional awareness through multi-media products; Familiar with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5, National Security Presidential Directive 51, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20 (National Continuity Plan), Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 40, FCD-1, Federal Executive Branch National Continuity Program and Requirements, FCD-2 Federal Executive Branch Mission Essential Function and Primary Mission Essential Function Identification and Submission Process; HSPD1, HSPD2,and human resources management; knowledge of operational budgets and terminology.

Skills & Abilities: Significant contributions to numerous doctrinal, operational, and tactical documents. Vast knowledge with EM, CBRN and Emergency Response equipment in all aspects of operations to include facilitation of training and education on how to employ best practices; Personal involvement and development in articulation of key policies regarding emergency management; Expertise in the CBRN arena with in-depth knowledge of the decision-making process including planning, resourcing, and execution from the strategic to operational level; Knowledge of policy development. Solely responsible for tracking all taskings from higher headquarters and keeping up to date records with Troop to Task Lists (TTTL) from subordinate units; Responsible for Operations Orders (OPORDS), Warning Order (WARNOS), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOS) review, production, and dissemination to subordinate units while understanding the Commander’s intent ensuring the Major Subordinate Command (MSC) is prepared to execute its mission; Extremely proficient with Internet navigation, Adobe Pro, Google Docs, Sheets, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Accredited as a nationally certified Firefighter Level I and HAZMAT 472 Operations.

Work Experience:

Federal Transit Administration

Security, Continuity, and Emergency Management

Office of Transit Safety and Oversight

US DOT HQs, Washington, DC 20590

08/28/2022-Present

Hours per week: 40

Emergency Management Specialist (GS-0089-13)

Current TS Clearance (May 2021)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Serves as an Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) under the direction of the Chief, Programs Operations Division, (TSO-22), Office of Safety Review (TSO-20) Office of Transit Safety and Oversight (TSO), Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Assists in the administration and coordination of FTA’s Headquarters and Regional Office Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP).

Supports reviews and revisions of transit safety, security, and emergency management policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Provides guidance and technical assistance to the Office of the Secretary, FTA headquarters and regional offices, the transit industry, and state and local governments regarding same. Assists with Quarterly testing of FTA COOP communications equipment located at the FTA Headquarters Continuity Site and ensures that the FTA Headquarters COOP Continuity Site and the OST Continuity Site maintain updated COOP Vital Records. Serves as FTA’s alternate point of contact and communications liaison for FTA regarding transit safety, public safety, and emergency management/response alerts and notifications. Assists in training FTA staff related to emergency management and COOP responsibilities. Ensures FTA emergency notifications are compliant with criteria set forth in the FTA and the Transportation Operations Center (TOC) communications agreements and standard operating procedures. Prepares situational reports and situational awareness updates to the Secretary as a member of the Secretary of Transportation’s Emergency Response Team, during any emergency situation, disaster or other complex contingency which involves the Department, FTA, or which may require a federal response. Participated in the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)’s National Exercise Program through DOT-led departmental emergency management/response and COOP exercise and mandatory national level exercises. Managed FTA’s CMC Cadre Staff to ensure FTA representation within the CMC during periods of disrupted operations and/or coordinated departmental national response activities. Managed and safeguarded classified documents and FTA’s secure telephone equipment. Served as FTA’s Intelligence Liaison to OST. Served as FTA Headquarters alternate point of contact for FTA Regional Offices, transit agencies, and other Federal, state, and local agencies regarding all hazards information sharing and general networking.

General Services Administration

Field Operations Mission Resilience (FOMR)

Office of Mission Assurance, Region 7

Fort Worth, TX 76102 United States

01/17/2021-08/27/2022

Hours per week: 40

Emergency Management Specialist (GS-0089-12)

Current TS Clearance (May 2021)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Serves as an Emergency Management Specialist in the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Mission Assurance (OMA). Responsible for providing assistance in supporting comprehensive agency wide crisis management, continuity of operations, and emergency/ disaster management policies and plans. Provides technical assistance to ensure policies and plans are properly developed, coordinated, and implemented in relation to GSA's mission and associated functional roles and responsibilities in support of (including but not limited to): the National Response Framework (NRF); Continuity of Operations (COOP); and other contingency and emergency/disaster management support missions. Engaged in continuity of government, emergency management, and security efforts which directly affects national security related to the agency mission under National Security Presidential Directive 51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20 (National Continuity Plan) and GSA Order ADM 2430.1 (GSA Continuity Program). Reports to a National, Regional or Deputy Regional Director. Performs a wide spectrum of emergency management operations and functions, to include technical guidance in drafting and reviewing emergency plans, policies, processes, and procedures, to include emergency/disaster plans, COOP plans and other related contingency programs. Provides input relative to new or amended legislation as well as regulations and/or standards covering programs, activities, or functions for emergency preparedness and COOP assets. Provides input for logistics plans and operations as well as the development and implementation of logistics processes and conducts exercises in emergency / disaster after reviews and lessons learned sessions. When responding to disasters, serves as a team member, with responsibility for ensuring successful accomplishment of duties in support of the team. Team members may consist of emergency coordinators in services, staff offices, and/or regions, as well as experts in other agencies. Monitors various government and private sector systems to gather and disseminate emergency information relating to the occurrence, magnitude, and impact of actual or potential emergencies. Monitors increased government readiness activities, alerts appropriate managers and disaster response team personnel. Oversees tasks that facilitate the agency's ability to interface with Federal, state, civilian, military and location emergency operations. Researches a variety of sources, analyzes information gathered, and writes and/or edits reports that are distributed to and from the EOC. Edits materials written by other staff that may be used for internal and/or external audiences, which may include verifying information, ensuring use of appropriate grammar, and determining the length and complexity of written materials. Prepares and carries out several staff assignments related to development and maintenance of an effective Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Coordination and development of emergency operations plans. Assists with technical assistance outreach to other Federal departments and agencies. Responsible for always keeping the COOP current. Collaborates with other agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Defense (DOD), ensuring complete interoperability with existing systems. Reviews and analyzes GSA policy in order to recommend guidance and procedures that will assist state and local officials in planning and preparing responses to emergency situations and other significant events and forwards recommendations for approval. Originates or negotiates interagency agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with regional emergency support activities and agencies. Coordinates with internal GSA customers and business lines to support Regional Emergency Management Programs and Initiatives. Participates in training programs for emergency preparedness, damage assessment and disaster support, and coordinates the provision of intra and interagency training in emergency programs.

Department of the Army

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Fort Hood, TX 76544 United States

08/17/2020- 01/16/2021

Hours per week: 40

Medical Emergency Manager (GS-0089-11)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served as the program manager on disaster preparedness and response operations, military contingency planning, operations, force protection, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN). Coordinated the planning and execution of the hospital emergency management and directed the development of emergency management plans and policies that guide the execution of the mission and ensures that hospital personnel are adequately prepare and resources are in place to support effective disaster response, recovery activities, and military contingency operations. Was the point of contact for all aspects of emergency operations and CBRN activities to include receipt of mission assignments from Fort Hood, and other federal agencies and military organizations. Served as the emergency response and mobilization coordinator for CRDAMC. Served as the Continuity of Operations program manager for CRDAMC. Coordinated planning and execution of all CRDAMC emergency management programs. Identified and integrated CRDAMC capabilities resident throughout all offices of CRDAMC to support the vast range of potential national security, natural disaster, and military contingencies. Coordinated the training of CRDAMC personnel to ensure emergency readiness. Coordinated CRDAMC resources to support unpredictable disasters and other emergency conditions including military contingencies while minimizing the impact on other on-going critical CRDAMC projects. Reviewed new or amended legislation related to emergency management; informs the key hospital staff on the implications of the legislation on CRDAMC authorities; and makes recommendations for restructuring goals, organizational structure, or policy and procedures to ensure CRDAMC responsiveness to legislation. Ensures Emergency Operation Centers (EOC), Alternate Headquarters (AH), and Alternate Hospital Command Centers (HCC) are maintained in a high degree of readiness and are prepared to commence operations. Made assessments of emergency situations, identifies appropriate CRDAMC emergency actions, and recommends hazard mitigation techniques. Defines CRDAMC support requirements during emergency response operations and ensures effective integration of hospital resources. Requested military support assistance as required, and initiates requests to higher headquarters for intra-regional assistance for personnel, equipment, and material resources. Maintained continuous liaison and coordination with Installation, III Corps, and SRMC staff and other federal agencies and state and local officials. Maintains continuous liaison and coordination at the senior staff level with Installation, III Corps, and SRMC Commanders, Fort Hood, and other supporting military commands. The purpose of the liaison and coordination was to ensure that CRDAMC emergency management program objectives are coordinated and integrated properly. Ensured that knowledge of CRDAMC emergency authorities and capabilities for support remains current within these agencies. Provided assistance in policy applicability, project eligibility, and program execution for operational readiness and response activities pursuant to public laws, regulations, disaster assistance authorities and military contingency plan. Analyzed and interpreted numerous federal agencies regulations, policy, doctrine, guidelines, and military plans. Developed specific policies, guidelines, and supplemental regulations for CRDAMC and published these directives for CRDAMC staff to guide the execution of the Emergency Operations Plan. Developed plans for a wide range of disaster events and military contingencies. Disaster events include floods, tornadoes, drought, national emergencies, and all other contingencies requiring support to civil authorities. Military contingencies include Major Theater War (MTW) and Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). Provided high level guidance to other CRDAMC departments, divisions, staff sections, and clinics for implementing these plans. Served as program manager for Force Protection/Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) and provided CRDAMC-wide guidance and assistance in development of plans to protect military and civilian personnel. Technically reviewed plans that provide frameworks for all supporting actions. Gathered and assimilated information covering a broad array of variables, threat, technologies, and procurement strategies for development of supporting plans and exercises. Coordinated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training and maintain training tracking and data bases on the status of CBRN training of CRDAMC employees. Responsible for the implementation and operation of policies and procedures governing the CBRN programs. Responsible for coordinating the threat condition plan, information security plan, crisis management plan, terrorist response plan, weapons of mass destruction plan, and mass casualty plan. Participated with county and state emergency planners/officials in emergency planning efforts in order to maintain maximum integration of county and state plans and procedures. Updated Annual Training Site Support Plan for the reserve sites that fall under the CRDAMC’s area of responsibility. Worked with the Chief of Operations to plan budget for annual training sites annually. Reserve sites located in Camp Bowie, Camp Swift, Camp Walters, Camp Maxie, and Red River Army Depot, Texas require annual site visits in order to update contact and emergency information as well as requests to be used to devise annual training site support plan. Directed the planning and development of CRDAMC’s readiness exercise objectives and ensures overall support to the Installation IBPP and objectives with respect to preparedness, response, recovery, and support to CONUS of operations missions. Conducted and participated in regional, national, state, and local exercises to evaluate readiness and overall response capability of CRDAMC. Prepared appropriate reports to the Chief, Hospital Operations Division on CRDAMC readiness posture as required all while running an active Emergency Operations Center during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System

Temple, TX 76502 Unites States

01/19/2018 – 08/16/2020

Hours per week: 40

Emergency Management Specialist (GS-0089-11)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Served as Program Manager for the Emergency Management Program for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), responsible for undertaking supervisory level duties required to oversee administration of the entire Emergency Management program, including managing, planning, organizing, and operating the facilities programs for responding to internal and external disasters at the local level but may have responsibility for and assist in the coordination of national emergencies. Directly reports to the Assistant Director and under the direction of the Assistant Director exercise authority and responsibility for all natural and national disaster program activities with other designated/appropriate federal and state agencies and interested/affected local entities. Provided authoritative advice, and recommendations on a wide array of natural, regional, and local program issues, including policy applicability, project eligibility, and property execution for operational readiness response activities in accordance with public laws, regulations, and disaster assistance authorities and other federal agencies. Served as subject matter expert and technical authority within the facility and primary advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on all aspects of readiness program activities. Directed, managed, and monitored the development of all contingency plans and was the responsible official within the CTVHCS for emergency activities which include national emergencies (various levels of civil and military mobilization), natural disasters and response to technological hazards. Directed in the detailed planning for and execution of emergency procedures associated with mobilization for national emergencies, as well as engineering and construction recovery for national emergencies and/or natural disasters. Advised the Executive Leadership Team on policy, applicability, project eligibility, and operational procedures concerning emergency activities and mobilization pursuant to Public Law 84-99, as amended; Public Law 93-288 Federal Response Plan; the Engineer Continuity of Operations (COOP), and disaster assistance of other federal and state agencies. Fosters effective working relationships and program interface with the Department of Homeland Security (HLS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Defense (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), Central Texas, Capital of Texas and Heart of Texas Regional Advisory Counsel for Trauma (CTRAC, CTRAC and HoTRAC), Temple Emergency Hospital Disaster Group (EHDG), Regional Medical Operations Center (RMOC) and other state and local agencies to ensure a comprehensive emergency management planning and response

program is maintained and exercised on a routine basis. As Program Manager of Emergency Management for the CTVHCS, was responsible for directing and managing the missions conducted as prescribed by the Corps of Engineers Mobilization and Operations Planning System (CEMOPS) and other applicable regulations and directives. Managed national disaster program activities with HQ, LEPC, adjacent districts, federal entities and state and local agencies. Served with these agencies for the purpose of maintaining consistency of joint national planning efforts and having a direct impact on the missions’ continuity of community operations. Arranged preparedness and operational plans, including all aspects of activities associated with mobilization, in the event of a national emergency. Directed program planning activity coordination with designated VA facilities; as well as identification of support mission within the VISN, development of shelter in place, alternate headquarters, evacuation plans, etc. Oversaw and directed the Executive Leadership Team and other staff on elements regarding key aspects of mobilization. Coordinates with the VISN and separate service chiefs in preparing or making periodic revisions to the National Emergency Preparedness Plans which include: (a)

Mobilization Plans to cover partial, full, and total mobilization for national defense and natural disasters;(b) Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for emergency response in the event the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) becomes disabled; (c) VISN SOP for activation of the EOC; (d) Pandemic Flu Plans and activities; and (e) communication plans. Determines program resource requirements and establishes quarterly and annual emergency management budgets to help support the purchase of stations requirements. Directs program activities, as necessary, both within the CTVHCS-Emergency Management committee; and outside the CTVHCS with federal, state, and local agencies and authorities. Directs and Manages the Olin E Teague, Doris Miller, Austin Outpatient Clinic (OPC or Satellite Clinic), Killeen Sleep Clinic, Temple Annex, Brownwood, Palestine, Bryan-College Station and Cedar Park Community Outpatient Clinic, and advises contracted Community Outpatient Clinics emergency response capability related to operation of the facility Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), establishment of field operations and activation and operation of emergency relocation sites and associated emergency communications, transportation, and supplies. Determined personnel and other resource requirements and ensures training, acquisition, and budgeting were sufficient to provide rapid response capability. Oversaw a quarterly emergency management budget and helped support the service lines with the purchase of resources and assets for preparedness/mitigation measures. Ensured facility's Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP) and applicable policies were up-to-date and continually revised for relevancy and applicability to facility needs and compliant with all applicable guidelines. Coordinated and worked with appropriate staff to ensure that all care and service line emergency plans to include staff cascade call back rosters and procedures are continually updated and viable in case of an emergency. Managed automated mass notification system to notify key personnel during emergency or exercise activations. Collaborated with Information Technology to maintain an internet/intranet for the notification of patients/staff of various emergency management announcements. Coordinated work to be accomplished and directed work assignments based on situational awareness. Prioritized and prepared schedules for work completion. Advised supervisor of work accomplishments and maintained relationships with all emergency related programs. Provided periodic work progress reports to Supervisor, Environment of Care (EOC), Green Environmental Management System (GEMS), and Executive Leadership Board (ELB). Subject matter expert to Senior Management on technical problems encountered during the course of the work activities, determines proper approach to complex problems/issues, and completed work with accuracy, sound judgement and compliance with established criteria. During EOC activations, establishes and guides the Agency Executive and Incident Commander on status of incident, provides recommendations and advice concerning procedures, policies, mandates, and references for making the best possible decisions under stressful conditions. Served as the VA Liaison Officer and coordinated with local, county, state and FEMA emergency management officials and community hospital partners to work towards the preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery before, during, and after an event. Initiated internal reviews and evaluations of the processes used during an EOC activations to determine adequacy of policies and guidance. Directed and prepared written after-action reports identifying problem areas during the activation with recommendations for improvement to enhance the capability of the emergency team to handle future activations. Conducted debriefings with staff and other appropriate officials to correct deficiencies, identify improvement opportunities, and shares best practices. Served as CTVHCS Coordinator, for Federal Medical Station (FMS) operations, during Hurricane Operations. The FMS is a Federal, deployable all-hazards medical asset designed to support and integrate inside of regional, state, tribal, and local healthcare agencies responding to catastrophic

events. FMS' provides Medical Special Needs Sheltering for displaced persons with chronic diseases, limited mobility, or behavioral health requirements (for the appropriate patient), inpatient, non-acute treatment for areas where hospital bed capacity has been exceeded (for the appropriate patient) and support to quarantine missions isolating persons suspected of being exposed to or affected by a contagious disease (e.g.: assist CDC Quarantine Stations). Coordinates staffing needs from the Disaster Medical Personnel System (DEMPS) deployed from the Veteran's Administration, Department of Defense, or volunteers from the Medical Reserve Corps or local jurisdictions. Coordinates plans for training of personnel, and operational response agencies for the FMS in support of the Greater Temple Hospital Council and EHDG as assigned by the Assistant Director. Serves as the chairperson for the Emergency Management Committee (EMC) which is a multidisciplinary committee made up of hospital leaders established to coordinate, oversee, and plan the activities of the Emergency Management Program (EMP). The EMC meets quarterly or as called by the chair. The EMC reports to the Hospital's Assistant Director to assure compliance with VACO Directives, NIMS and other Presidential Directives and defines the role of the facility in the community-wide emergency management program. Conducts an annual Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) that identifies all hazards that could threaten the facilities' ability to provide hospital services. Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that address hazards identified in the HVA. Develops Continuity of Operations (COOP) procedures. Developed the hospital-wide Emergency Operations Plan in response to the HVA and coordinates it with other VA facilities and those community assets respond to the facility. Hazards are prioritized and shared with community partners. Assigns roles and responsibilities of Operating Unit managers and key Operators/Managers included in the EMP. Oversaw the development

and maintenance of the EMP. Ensured that all employees had received appropriate training as required by the EMP. Conducted an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the EMP. Planned, conducted, and critiqued emergency preparedness drills, exercises, tabletop exercises and full-scale exercises. Worked with the Environment of Care Committee (EOCC), Decon Committee and Pandemic Response Team.

Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Wilkes-Barre Veteran’s Hospital

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Unites States

03/06/2016 – 01/18/2018

Hours per week: 40

Emergency Management Specialist (GS-0089-11)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the medical center staff involved with emergency management, ensuring that emergency management is developed and implemented in accordance with VHA and local policy and guidance. Responsible for ensuring that the emergency response results in findings and conclusions that lead to continual improvement of emergency management programs at the facility. Responsible for applying emergency management knowledge and technology to demonstrate relationships between the operation of the medical center during normal operations and those times when the facility is under additional stress during abnormal operations. Provides leadership and direction to management, professional and technical personnel regarding the development and implementation of the facility Emergency Management Programs. Plans, organizes, implements, oversees and provides technical assistance for projects to resolve emergency management problems. Conducts emergency preparedness in drills, two per year as required by OSHA and JCAHO; Oversees decontamination procedures and acquiring the required equipment. Oversees the training of all aspects of decontamination of personnel; recall of personnel using the cascade system and AtHoc emergency alert program; Interaction between the facility and the community by means of the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee (LEPC) as well as an active member of the East Central Task Force Health and Medical Committee. Provides

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