Explosives Safety Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Operate as lead technical expert, developing specific technical and administrative policies or in implementation of new and/or existing regulations on explosives safety within the V-Corps ammunition and explosives safety community. Provide guidance on proper preparation, staffing, and submission of explosives safety site plans, safety submissions, waivers, and exemptions to include Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents. Provide advice and recommendations concerning explosives safety site and general construction design plans for both new construction and modification of existing facilities. Meet with various internal and external stakeholders. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and thereafter as required by the position. Incumbent will be required to pass a military deployment physical examination as part of the pre- employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain an OCONUS US Forces Certificate of License. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government driver's license to operate non-tactical vehicle/transportation motor pool (NTV/TMP) vehicles such as a sedan or small passenger van. Must be able to perform on-call duties as determined by the Supervisor. Must be able to obtain and maintain standard Army safety program certification. Must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment. Position requires the US Army Explosive Level 1 and Level 2 or must complete within 12 months of appointment. This position is covered by the Drug-Free Workplace Program as a testing designated position. The incumbent is required to sign DA Form 5019. Must be able perform a Temporary Change of Station (TCS) for 6 months, but no more than 30 months. Must be able to work under austere living conditions, as well as share accommodation under field conditions (containers, tents and/or barracks). Must be able to perform business related travel up to 60% of the time Must be able to travel using military transportation or non-commercial means of travel. Must be able to receive inoculations IAW DoD requirements for travel to specific countries. Incumbent will be required to deploy (world-wide) with assigned/attached units for periods up to 365 days. When deployed and/or in preparation for deployment, incumbent must meet weapons qualifications requirements for a 9MM pistol and/or M16/M4 rifle. Lautenberg agreement is required. Position requires completion of a DA Form 7708 and reviewed annually with management. This position is designated as a Mission Essential and Emergency Essential position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a no-fee Special Issuance Passport (SIP) and associated visa while assigned to a Federal civilian position in an area requiring a passport and associated visa. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Modification of Term Appointments
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service in or related to ammunition and explosive safety that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, which includes (1) develop policies and plans to prevent mishaps that may result in injury and/or equipment damage, (2) develop plans encompassing the storage and compatibility of ammunition and explosives (3) determine status of compliance with combat, combat support, and combat service support requirements to include transportation of hazardous cargo. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Explosives Safety Information
Explosives Safety Management
Munitions Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Site Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CF) 12 - Safety position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only . click apply for full job details