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EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T6364P01 and is part of the CO 140 Wing, National Guard.

The primary purpose of this position is: To perform work in a broad range of weapons safety program elements, such as inspections/surveys, evaluations, mishap investigations, and safety training.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation Incentive only available for current Federal Employees.
Salary
$99,800 - $129,742 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CO-13096260-T5-26-208
Control number
890875800

Duties

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Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse weapons/explosives safety program. Plans, directs, and conducts investigations and analyzes mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings. Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining mishap prevention, weapons and explosives handling, use and storage procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies. Reviews and develops explosives site plans (utilizing manual and automated techniques) and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with explosives safety standards and safety codes. Develops and provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit explosives safety representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as risk assessment, transportation, handling, proper storage of hazardous materials, and evacuation procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Individual may be required to possess a security clearance and may be required to obtain a top secret clearance with eligibility to access sensitive compartmented information (TS-SCI).
  • Submit all required documentation.
  • Positions covered by this SCPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
  • The incumbent must meet all requirements of emergency essential 'E-E' positions and may be required, as a condition of employment, to take a series of vaccinations and annual boosters to immunize against anthrax and other diseases.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
  • Relocation Incentive is available for only current federal employees. Will need a current appraisal in good standing. To be eligible for a relocation incentive, the employee must have an appraisal from the prior agency that’s a 3 or higher.
  • Recruitment Incentive is for employees newly appointed to a position or following a break in service of at least 90 days.
  • Required Training: -Weapons Safety Management Course, Explosive Safety Siting Course, Ammo-47 Lightning Protection/Grounding Course, Nuclear Certified Equipment
  • Desired Training: -Mishap Investigation Non-Aviation, Risk Management Application and Integration Course, OSHA Training

Qualifications


1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below.

3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of your knowledge or experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume.

Must have experience or knowledge in each of the following:
1. Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of weapons and explosives safety requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse weapons and explosives safety program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, weapons handling procedures, explosives operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel.
2. Knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to weapons and explosives safety to sufficiently interpret and modify or significantly depart from standard techniques in devising specialized operating practices concerned with accomplishing project weapons and explosives safety objectives; and explaining the reasons and purposes for applying measures and procedures, minimizing or abating hazards.
3. Knowledge of weapons and explosives safety principles, practices, standards, and abatement measures related to diverse aviation and industrial settings sufficient to apply a wide range of methods and techniques in the inspection of government weapons and explosives storage locations, maintenance facilities, demolition areas, etc., to determine compliance with applicable regulatory provisions.
4. Knowledge of physiological and psychological factors sufficient to conduct a wide variety of activities promoting safe working practices, use of protective gear, and proper equipment operations.
5. Knowledge of the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation of normal to high risk weapons and explosives storage and operating areas, to include fact-finding, analysis, risk assessment, resolution of safety problems, and submitting formal reports.
6. Knowledge of standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to explosives facility construction; sound technical knowledge sufficient to analyze safety design features and specifications; and to develop new methods and procedures to identify or control hazardous processes during weapons and explosives use, handling, storage and demolition.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
2. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state
security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance
may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.)
3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this
announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.
4. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Air National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Lt Col Justin Clouser
Phone
(720) 847-9488
Email
justin.clouser.2@us.af.mil
Address
CO 140 Wing
140 South Aspen Street
Buckley SFB
Aurora, CO 80011
US

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