EXPLOSIVE SAFETY SPECIALIST

Duties

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• You will conduct Explosives Safety Inspections on Medium to Small shore activities and Shipboard Explosives Safety Inspections on all classes of ships and submarines.
• You will conduct Functional areas shipboard assessments to include: Ammunition Administration, Magazines/Handling Rooms, Magazine Sprinkler Systems, Ready Service Stowage, and Ordnance Handling Equipment.
• You will conduct Weight Handling Equipment, Industrial Materials Handling Equipment, Shipboard Cargo/Weapons Elevators, 20MM Close in Weapons Systems, Rolling Airframe Missile, and Vertical Launching System,
• You will conduct Gun Mounts, and Missile Launchers, Submarines, Industrial Safety (as it pertains to explosives safety), AAE Physical Security and Ammunition Management Afloat.
• You will serve as a team member on inspections and evaluations of shore facilities, ranges, ships, and physical security; submarines explosives safety programs, for compliance with established explosives, weapons and ordnance policies.
• You will participate in the NOSSA Specialist Qualification/Certification Program and other training programs to develop professional knowledge and skills required by the mission.
• You will follow internal and external policy and procedures which govern the DoN Explosives Safety Program and is responsible to NOSSA for technical control of explosives safety assessments.
• You will attend meetings at the NOSSA, Fleet and training commands, In-Service Engineering Activities, other military and civilian activities, and contractor ordnance production facilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: "analyzing explosives safety programs to ensure ammunition and explosives storage facilities are in compliance with safety laws, regulations, and standards."

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The NH-03 broadband is equivalent to the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.

NH-03 salary ranges vary by General Schedule/Pay Band and geographic location. Positions may have a control point; thus the salary range may be capped at GS-13, step 05, $122,422 (NORFOLK) and $137,797 (SAN DIEGO). If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

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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.

Benefits

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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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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.