Description:
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.The primary purpose of this position is to manage the base-level weapons and explosives safety program for a complex multi-mission installation involving diverse environmental, ground, aviation, construction, weapons and explosives activities and provide advisory aircraft systems weapons and explosives safety services to a number of base and tenant organizations.
Requirements:
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, GS-0017, Explosive Safety series, 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 knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of weapons and explosives safety requirements, nuclear surety program, and range safety requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse weapons and explosives safety program. NOTE: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of established weapons and explosives safety principle, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation weapons and explosives safety program; the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of weapons and explosives safety risks.
- Knowledge of basic explosives safety construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards.
- Knowledge of standard training techniques, methods, and materials succedent to develop and present formal training and instructional sessions.
- Skill in conducting mishap investigations; analyzing and evaluation hazardous conditions; preparing reports and recommendations; and addressing risk assessment methods and techniques for safety code compliance.
- Skill in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications sufficient to identify hazardous conditions in proposed facilities.
- Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
1. Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station.
2. FLSA: Exempt, 5 CFR 551.502, Executive
Physical Demands
Work requires regular and recurring physical exertion related to frequent onsite inspections and surveys requiring
considerable standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, or similar movements. Occasionally,
there may be a need to lift and carry moderately heavy objects. The work may require some degree of agility and dexterity
when it involves inspecting weapons and explosives storage and construction sites.
Work Environment
Work involves regular and recurring exposure to explosives items, hazards, unpleasantness, and discomforts such as moving
machine parts, shielded radiation sources, irritant chemicals, acid fumes, physical stresses, high noise levels, adverse
weather conditions, and high temperatures from steam lines. Protective equipment and clothing may be needed, including
hard hat, appropriate safety shoes, earmuffs or plugs, goggles, respirators, and gloves.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Dec 8, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov