Constellis seeks candidates with prior US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experience who achieved Master EOD certification with at least ten (10) years of operational EOD experience. Recent EOD deployments (last 7-10 years) to CENTCOM or AFRICOM operational theatres highly desired. Successful candidate should also have EOD instructor experience in conducting high-risk training. Lastly, the candidate shall also be capable to support multiple Constellis clients ranging from conventional to SOF EOD forces and other clients requiring training or range support services.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Serves as the Project Manager (PM) for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), Range Utilization, in Support of Combat Skills Basics / Sustainment Unit Level Training.
- Manages requirements, and ensures compliance with established range standard operating procedures (SOP's) in order to provide marksmanship ranges, helicopter landing zones (HLZ's), drop zones (DZ's), urban training areas, shipboard simulator, container stack and pier training areas, explosives training and/or demolition ranges, convoy routes, or other training areas as needed.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to convey Range Safety Officer (RSO) certification(s) to qualified NECC personnel.
- Conducts basic to advanced explosives safety and improvised explosive device (IED) awareness training. Also provides explosives demonstration and IED training lanes component recognition for multiple Constellis clients.
- Serves as the Deputy National Mentor (NM) and performs duties in support of the National Mentor (NM) in order to maintain continuity of operations during NM travel, temporary duty, illness, or other absences. Ensures seamless execution of NM program and supports surge capability across all 26 NRDs as needed to meet increased candidate goals.
- Maintains standards and qualifications in accordance with Navy Instruction(s), and conducts high risk training in accordance with US Navy OPNAVINST 1500.75D, Policy and Governance for Conducting High-Risk Training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree and/or Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician with a minimum of ten years operational EOD experience.
- Graduate from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) and award of one of the following EOD specialty codes; US Navy NEC 5337, US Army MOS 89D, USMC MOS 2336 and US Air Force AFSC 3E871.
- Ability to achieve and maintain certification as a North Carolina certified "blaster" or "blaster in charge" as defined in 13 NCAC 07F.0704 and 29 CFR 1926.901.
- Prior certification as an EOD instructor, preferably NAVSCOLEOD, unit EOD training manager, or other adult learning theory training standards certification relative to EOD training.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion.
- Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process and ability to closely monitor student safety during high-risk training operations involving the use of explosives.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and to provide continued, uninterrupted support to assigned projects, clients and/or programs.
WORKING CONDITIONSWork is based in a busy training environment and subject to frequent interruptions. In addition to work in a classroom setting, frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by established Company Safety standards. Normal work hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 to 4:00, however some extended night or weekend hours are required, and work schedule will vary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 100 lbs. Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending and kneeling. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
