This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Physical Demands
Work involves limited office time, but incumbent spends a considerable amount of time and effort performing onsite training, inspections, surveys, and assessments of AE operating buildings, AE storage areas, combat aircraft loading/parking areas (CALAs/CAPAs), aerial bombing ranges, air fields, piers and wharfs, and vehicle and industrial shops within the AOR. Assessments and inspections require frequent walking, prolonged standing, and occasional climbing, crouching and kneeling. Incumbent must be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Environment
In addition to a normal administrative environment, the incumbent will be required to visit AE storage, handling and transfer areas, assembly, loading and maintenance areas including aircraft loading/down-loading and arming/de-arming areas. The incumbent will may be exposed to mass detonating, fragmenting, and mass fire hazard producing materials, operating heavy equipment and rotating machinery, dust, fumes, and high noise levels; as well as high heat and , humidity, and extreme cold; such exposures. Duties will require necessitate the use of PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, and hard hats as when required.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing, reviewing, and coordinating explosives safety (ES) documentation for higher headquarters review and approval. Maintains extensive knowledge of Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) standards, NAVSEA OP 5, and OPNAV ES directives governing ammunition and explosives operations. Provides technical guidance on ES certifications, operational risk management, facility siting, and ES program implementation. Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure compliance while supporting mission requirements.
Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to oversee ammunition and explosives handling, storage, transportation, and waterfront operations. Possesses working knowledge of Pier Loading Officer responsibilities, including waterfront ES requirements, shipboard ammunition operations, and operational risk assessments. Responsible for planning, directing, evaluating, and improving the ES Program in support of Fleet, installation, and tenant command operations.
