District of Columbia Air National Guard Joint Base Andrews, MD Explosive Safety Specialist GS-0017-11 Group 1- Current onboard DCANG Title 32 and Title 5 employees whom have maintained military membership in the DCANG **THIS IS NOT A CIVILIAN POSITION. MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED**

Duties

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the DC Air National Guard. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the minimum military rank as specified in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a DC Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants applying to this position who exceed the maximum military grade listed on this job announcement MUST submit a statement in writing that they are willing to take an administrative reduction in grade to the advertised military grade on the job announcement for which applying. Applicants who exceed the military grade will NOT be placed into the technician position until they have been administratively reduced to the military grade on the job announcement. Please note that exceeding the maximum rank does not automatically qualify you for consideration. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement The National Guard's full-time support program requires that all military technicians are members of the National Guard and are appointed to full-time positions which correspond to their military assignments. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. Minimum Military Rank: E-7/ MSgt Maximum Military Rank: E-8/SMSgt Other requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within One (1) year of appointment. This position is located within the Safety Office at the Air National Guard unit. The primary purpose of this position is to: perform work in a broad range of weapons safety program elements, such as inspections/surveys, evaluations, mishap investigations, and safety training. Duties: Performs a broad range of safety duties in one or more areas of the weapons/explosives safety program. Advises supervisors and/or safety representatives on appropriate measures to eliminate or control hazardous operating procedures. Develops specialized operating practices modifying or departing significantly from standard techniques when necessary, based on interpretation of policies, standards, and regulations applicable to weapons/explosive safety. Evaluates aircraft and vehicle maintenance facilities and shops, administrative areas, supply and warehousing, construction sites, etc. Evaluates a variety of complex, unconventional weapons and explosives safety problems or circumstances; ensures correct safety and protective equipment is available in use. Complies and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, provides manager with mishap/trend analysis data and assists in developing programs to reduce mishaps.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Minimum Rank: E-7
• Maximum Rank: E-8
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized
• Must hold the 2W1X1 or 2W0X1 AFSC
• Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be required to wear special protective clothing such as coats, boots, vests, gas masks, and/or helmets and may be exposed to high levels of noise such as aircraft engines.
• May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): PCS not authorized Relocation Incentive: Incentive may be authorized Selected Reserve Incentive Program: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military rank and assignment in the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below please use the USAJobs resume builder. IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All GS-0017 series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENE: Experience performing inspections and evaluating compliance within applicable regulations. Participated in testing munitions and safety criteria. Preparing manuals for aircraft weapons safety and training.

Education

For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or general educational development equivalency is mandatory. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified. For example, successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of subjects such as safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, or other directly related subjects is considered qualifying for the GS-05 level.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: DCNG STAFFING
• Email: [email protected]