Explosives SAFETY Specialist Security Clearance

Position: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: McConnell AFB

Duties DUTY #1:
Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse weapons/explosive's safety program. DUTY #2:
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. DUTY #3:
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. DUTY #4:
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. DUTY #5:
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. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd...)
* Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
* Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof of superior qualifications are provided on your resume.
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station.
* The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Comprehensive 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. Knowledge of weapons and explosives safety principles, practices, standards, and abatement measures related to diverse aviation and industrial settings sufficient to apply a…