About the Position: Position may be filled as a Term Appointment not to exceed 13 months. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of six years, up to eight years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight years. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

Serves as an explosives safety subject matter expert (SME) for the implementation of a comprehensive explosives safety program for all activities within 1st TSC. Develops explosive safety policies for the Command and continuously monitors the program to determine compliance with established policies and regulations. Evaluates the technical aspects of the overall explosives safety program for 1st TSC to determine compliance with safety standards promulgated under host nation laws, DoD, Dept. of the Army (DA), USARCENT/CFLCC and 1st TSC. Investigates ammunition and explosive accidents and incidents, and weapon-related accidents and incidents. Maintains close coordination with USARCENT/CFLCC staff and makes frequent contact with subordinate units on safety issues. Participates in command training, exercises, and maneuver operations to evaluate efficacy of risk management procedures; and provides guidance and assistance as necessary to influence safe behavior during such operations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Secret security clearance required.
• 50% TDY required.
• Drug testing required.
• Pre-employment and pre-deployment physical required.
• This position is Emergency Essential: Employee will be required to remain in the overseas position in the event of hostilities or mobilization until relieved by proper authority.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card within 30 days of appointment to the position.
• Work requires irregular duty hours and shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, or being in an on-call status commensurate with mission requirements.
• Incumbent is exposed (on a regular and recurring basis) to machines and equipment in operation; hazardous materials including compressed gases and flammable liquids; and construction hazards.
• Incumbent must frequently work outdoors in extreme temperatures and be exposed to elements associated with combat and contingency operations in OCONUS locations. Protective chemical gear such as clothing, masks, and equipment is required.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain standard Army safety program certification and be safety and occupational health career program (CP-12) certified within six months of appointment.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain standard CP-12 Explosives Safety Certification Level II with significant roles or responsibilities in explosives safety.
• Incumbent is required to wear the military ACU uniform and TA50 gear when deployed or working under field conditions.
• One-year term trial period required.
• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade not to exceed 13 months by a current permanent Army employee.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of experience which includes 1) evaluating practices and conditions to identify and resolve unsafe munitions handling, transporting, storing, testing, or disposal operations; 2) monitoring an explosives safety program to determine compliance with established policies and regulations; and 3) implementing specialized safety activities to eliminate or reduce the potential for injuries to employees and/or damage to buildings, equipment, machines or other property. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level (GS-11) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, no substitution of experience is allowed. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Explosives OperationsExplosives Safety Management ProgramMishap Investigation and Analysis TechniquesMunitions Risk Analysis and Mitigation Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Contacts

• Address SC-WBGU99 US ARMY CENTRAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk