Explosive Ordnance Disposal; EOD Triage Technician

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Triage Technician

Appointment Type: Full‑Time Regular (FTR-A)

Location: Ft. Gillem, GA (and OCONUS)

Salary Range: $69,617.60 - $90,521.60/year

Eligible for Sign‑On Bonus.

Purpose: Responsible for laboratory level triage procedures, performing X‑Rays and physical inspections of captured material to detect, identify, and render safe any initiators, explosives, power sources, firing circuits, booby traps, components, and to maintain readiness for explosive ordnance disposal operations.

• Provide lab level triage procedures, performing X‑Rays and physical inspections of captured material to detect, identify, and render safe any initiators, explosives, power sources, firing circuits, components and booby traps.
• Utilize standard operating procedures for the storage, testing and transport of samples and components found in captured materials.
• Produce technical reports on findings and develop device profiles.
• Provide knowledge and experience relating to global IED device and TTP threats.

• High school diploma and at least 5 years of military EOD experience.
• Experience with lab level triage procedures, performing X‑Rays and physical inspections of captured material to detect, identify, and render safe any initiators, explosives, power sources, firing circuits, components, and booby traps.
• Experience with standard operating procedures for the storage, testing, and transport of samples and components found in captured materials.
• Demonstrated ability to produce technical reports on findings and develop device profiles.
• Current knowledge of global IED device and TTP threats.
• Graduate of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal preferred.
• Must be able to pass security background investigation, obtain and maintain a TOP Secret clearance, and hold or obtain a U.S. passport.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and comply with deployment requirements for OCONUS medical screenings.

ORAU provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including legally required benefits, group health insurance (medical, prescription, dental, vision), retirement plan contribution matching, disability insurance, group life insurance, travel accident insurance, Section 125 reimbursement accounts, and other voluntary paid benefits and insurance offerings.

Work‑life balance benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks, occupational health and wellness programs, and an employee assistance program.

Mid‑Senior level