The primary purpose of this position is to provide management support to the Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Range Operation program to insure contingency, mobility, and war readiness. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Oversees and evaluates range operations. Provides management of installation operational and test/training ranges. Formulates processes and procedures for efficient and effective management of flight resources and sustains technical requirements. Directs training, safety, and quality assurance programs supporting range operation activities. Coordinates equipment modernization and process improvements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Graduation from the Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal with a 9-Skill Level in AFSC 3E8X1 is highly desirable.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary or permanent duty assignments.
• Incumbent may be required to be on standby after normal duty hours and work varying hours, rotating shifts, and/or significant overtime, to include weekends and holidays, during exercises, contingencies, and as mission requirements dictate.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• Working knowledge of the automated EOD Information Management System is highly desired.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This is a Term position NTE 36 months; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using “Reinstatement” eligibility (continued)
• and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-9, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of mobility and war readiness concepts, methodology, requirements, and operating principles to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting; knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions of the installation to plan, schedule, and coordinate range operations activities; knowledge of range operations including EOD methods and procedures, training programs, resources management, safety and security programs, quality assurance methods, and environmental compliance with federal, state, and local programs. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Support Specialist. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than one year of specialized experience but at least 2 years of graduate level education with a major or study of subject areas related to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of mobility and war readiness concepts, methodology, requirements, and operating principles to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting. 2. Knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions of the installation to plan, schedule, and coordinate range operations activities. 3. Knowledge of range operations including EOD methods and procedures, training programs, resources management, safety and security programs, quality assurance methods, and environmental compliance with federal, state, and local programs. 4. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents required to plan and develop EOD range operations projects and manage resources. 5. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of range operations and related programs. 6. Skill in delivering effective oral presentations and production of written materials conveying information to properly accomplish the training requirements for the organization. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]