About the Position: The 20th CBRNE Command Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosives is the higher headquarters for the majority of Army's CBRN and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) units assigned to US Army Forces Command. Headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground North, at Aberdeen, Maryland, the command also includes operational Elements that are unique within the Army and Department of Defense.

Duties

Participates in management responsibilities including formulation, development, organization, execution, and assessment of a comprehensive safety program. Provides comments and recommendations on Operation Orders (OPORDs), Military Occupational Information (MOIs), and/or prepares Exercise Safety Letters of Instruction (LOIs), Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety annexes for OPORDs/MOIs. Recommends countermeasures that may involve the development/revision of training standards, equipment modification, or the recommendation to enforce compliance with standards or regulations. Teach safety training as part of other training courses or as a stand-alone course or development session in preparation for tactical training events/exercises. Provides assistance in all aspects of the Safety Program. Conducts investigations, reporting, and analyses of on-duty injury and property damage accidents involving assigned/supported units employing the same techniques and procedures as identified for training and tactical accidents. Develops and issues safety guidelines for readiness training activities and for other activities which impact directly or indirectly readiness throughout the organization and the installation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the selectee be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a TDY requirement of up to 25% of the time or less.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the employer.
• Work involves visits and temporary duty at field sites as well as deployment and participation in exercises in a variety of environments.
• Exposed on a regular and recurring basis to machines and equipment in operation, hazardous materials including compressed gases and flammable liquids, and construction hazards.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Vehicle drivers license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same.
• This position may require the selectee to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours commensurate with mission.
• This position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential" and is subject to deployment. May require employee to perform mission requirements in hostile environments.
• Position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 and may require the selectee to have access to firearms.
• Required to work outside, exposed to all weather conditions (e.g. foul weather, extreme hot and cold), and of unpredictable terrain or access.
• This is a Career Program 12 position. Incumbent must complete all required training and achieve the CP-12 Level 1 and Explosives Safety Level 1 professional certificates within 12 months, or prior to deployment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position may require the incumbent to deploy with assigned unit for periods up 365 days.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• Work involves frequent visits and temporary duty in CONUS and OCONUS field sites as well as deployment and participation in military exercises in a variety of environments.
• The military ACU is the duty uniform (when deployed, or in field environment). Selectee will be issued standard TA50 for use per local requirements.

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 VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 specialized experience which includes: (1) Evaluating key elements of the tactical safety program; AND (2) Formulating risk management assessments for an organization; AND (3) Performing inspections to ensure regulatory compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accident/Mishap and Hazard Investigation and ReportingCompliance Inspection and Program ManagementRisk Management 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). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AG-APF-W6NHAA US ARMY CBRNE ANALYT AND REM ACT DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk