Charles Black

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2017

  • Performed Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear program oversight and staff level advisory services to the organization’s Director and senior leaders• Provided strategic planning to synchronize required annual training, readiness, and the employment of organic and augmented assets for all daily and future operations for an organization of over 5,000 personnel• Performed Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) modeling and forecasting for both CBRN attacks and releases other than attacks using JWARN and JEM software• Modeled and forecasted analog using maps and predictive nomograms• Performed Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear quarterly inspections of six subordinate unit's CBRN: Detection equipment; Identification equipment; Decontamination equipment and personal protection ensemble for level A, B, C, and D• Provided inspection of specialized Army Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DR SKO)• Performed water testing as part of environmental compliance inspections for 9 natural water source collection sites around Schofield Barracks • Managed 6 Environmental Officers to include training for air quality, water testing, and other environmental safety issues at the Battalion level • Managed the organization environmental impact planning as the Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO): Pollution prevention (P2); Hazardous and solid waste management; Employee health and safety; Air and water quality; Field awareness; Environment management system (EMS); Training records / NEPA reports, and energy awareness Show less Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander • Engaged closely with the executive leadership team to establish and implement the comprehensive workforce strategy in support of strategic objectives, spanning across workforce planning, organization effectiveness, talent management, employee productivity and engagement• Provided training and readiness oversight of more than 250 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians in the USACBRN School staff, Brigade Headquarters, and four directorates (DETE, IRTD, CDTF, and Surety)• Communicated intent, purpose, direction, and priorities to manage resources, accomplish the mission, and improve the organization• Fostered an effective command climate to improve unit morale, cohesion, and individual and organizational resilience• Maintained discipline, health, welfare, morale, safety, and care of cadre members and their Families and the accountability, maintenance, and serviceability of over $30 million of assigned equipment• Provided mission support as required to the brigade's five battalions (Chemical and Transportation AIT and three Basic Combat Training) and directorates training 28,000 students and 17 Programs of Instruction annually Show less • Led a CBRNE Response Team (CRT) composed of 15 personnel with direct supervision of 20 personnel• Deployed world-wide to conduct CBRNE and WMD elimination and response operations• Accountable for the CRT budget from FY 2009 to FY 2012, managed $2.4m of emergency management and mission essential equipment with no loss or damage• Planned, executed, and supervised missions in support of local, national, and international operations in support of national command authority, combatant commanders, and to other federal agencies• Mitigated the effects of CBRNE weapons through detection, monitoring, packing, rendering safe, remediation and decontamination operations• Deployed CBRNE Response Team in support of Joint Special Operations Task Force in Operation Iraqi Freedom• Supported Special Warfare Group during multiple CONUS-based counter terrorism training exercises• Led 12 personnel to include training of CBRNE related environmental impact practices and aseptic collection techniques• Coordinated with 2 other environmental teams to manage remediation operations from a distance, all of the reporting involved in cleanup efforts, and the necessary reports to DOD.• Shared after-action reports with the other teams to share capabilities and coordinate how to extract rounds/remediate with the least amount of impact to the environment. • Managed the organization environmental impact planning as the Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO): Pollution prevention (P2); Hazardous and solid waste management; Employee health and safety; Air and water quality; Field awareness; Environment management system (EMS); Training records / NEPA reports, and energy awareness Show less • Established and supervised all CBRN avoidance, detection, protection and remediation training for the organization• Tracked and plotted all information during combat operations as a Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Operations Noncommissioned Officer in Charge• Performed Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) modeling and forecasting for both CBRN attacks and releases other than attacks using JWARN and JEM software• Modeled and forecasted analog using maps and predictive nomograms• Advised the Brigade Commander on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training requirements, defense measures and threat level• Supervised six Battalion CBRN Non-Commissioned Officers and ensured CBRN training was conducted in accordance with Division policy• Served as Brigade Ammunition Noncommissioned Officer that forecasted and issued ammo through the Total Ammunition Management Information System• Deployed multiple times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Operations Noncommissioned Officer performing duties as a Battle Captain• Tracked all Brigade resources within the area of operations• SPAR safety at the motor pools, and HAZMAT and hazard communications (fuel /water separators for testing)• Supported CBRNE remediation efforts such as patching leaking chemical drums from abandoned factories and proper disposition of depleted uranium; Supported subordinate CRBNE personnel for remediation for health of warfighters on the ground. • Coordinated with local governments when remedying environmental threats such as pollutants thus preventing possible chemical burns to civilians • Managed MSDS portfolios to align with NEPA Standards at 18 sites. Provided recommendations for housing of MSDS when new compounds arrived at Schofield Barracks. Verified there was adequate housing (ventilation, refrigeration, heat rating, etc) and storage for MSDS for 6 subordinate organizations Show less • Served as a role model and led new recruits through the Soldierization process including; training, discipline, morale, and the health and welfare of over 1200 Soldiers during 19 week cycles of Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) One Station Training• Led classroom instruction and training on the Army values, basic rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, drill and ceremonies, combatives, and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear training• Conducted performance evaluations for Soldiers throughout the Army’s five phases of training• Supervised two Drill Instructors of the same rank/pay grade Show less

  • Brigade Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Officer / Environmental Compliance Officer

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Company Commander

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE) Response Team Leader / ECO

    Nov 2009 - May 2013

  • Senior Staff Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear NonCommissioned Officer / ECO

    Jul 2005 - Oct 2009

  • Basic Training Senior Drill Sergeant / Senior Manager

    Jan 2002 - Jun 2005
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  SAIC

  May 2018 - now

  Counter WMD Analyst