Explosive Safety Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a principal member of the Structural Branch as a senior-level Explosives Safety Specialist as an action officer for management of explosives safety projects and programs within the Explosives Safety Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX). Duties Apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, complex methodologies, unique criterion, and serves as the subject matter expert for explosives safety site plans (ESSP) through the use of the DA PAM 385-64 process and in accordance with DESR 6055.09. Develop and review concept designs, explosives safety site plans, final safety submissions, final design submittals, and hazard analyses for facilities in which explosives or ammunition are utilized Provide assistance to Army and Contractor activities developing ESSPs for ammunition/chemical inspection facilities to permit the customer to meet missions while still meeting all applicable explosives safety criteria Utilize expertise to recommend draft DA and DoD policy changes and review new policy for safety and usability. Analyze data obtained from multiple sources to fully describe an incident, mishap, deficiency, or near miss. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 25% of time may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid, State-issued motor vehicle driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 which includes developing and reviewing explosive safety site plans independently without supervision, researching and recommending explosive safety criteria for Army and DoD, and conducting mishap investigations to determine root cause and develop corrective action processes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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 trial/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(n) 12 Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. 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. 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 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. 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.