The primary purpose of this position is: to provide administrative and operations support in managing the installation's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) program to insure contingency, mobility, and war readiness. Incumbent's assigned areas of responsibility focus on training, equipment, and supply. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as a technical advisor. Manages and accounts for equipment assets and activities. Analyzes requirements for new equipment, develops economical solutions, and monitors the requisition and receipt of assets. Oversees and evaluates the EOD Flight's training program. Manages munitions activity. Ensures proper forecasting and accounting of ground demolition munitions requirements. Establishes and monitors issue, withdraw, and turn-in procedures.

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 7-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 requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Drug Tested- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. (Cont'd)
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Lautenburg Amendment- This position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, (Cont'd)
• Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
• The position involves walking, bending, standing, and lifting (up to 40lbs) to perform inventories in an explosive environment in close proximity to live/exposed munitions. A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment.
• This is a Term position NTE 13 months.

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, Administrative and Management Position, Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of mobility and war readiness concepts, methodology, requirements, and operating principles and how they apply to the EOD Flight and the mission of the Wing. Knowledge of EOD equipment and supplies including: forecasting requirements; maintenance procedures and operational checks of EOD robotics, tools, and protective equipment; explosives handling and safety, proper storage, and security. Knowledge of training program relationships and training systems to insure proficiency and other mandatory training of flight members is kept current. Knowledge of quality assurance, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 all aspects of an operational EOD Flight with emphasis on EOD/munitions training, equipment, and supply to insure readiness. 2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, techniques, and methods to oversee activities for assigned specializations and functions. 3. Knowledge of the hazards associated with explosive and munitions, proper handling and standard storage, and hazardous classifications. 4. Skill in developing training programs and conducting training and testing; written and oral communication as demonstrated in the application and interpretation of applicable instructions and similar documents used in the preparation of training materials, and conducting training classes and/or briefings. 5. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems, develop economical solutions autonomously and timely in a team setting, and maintain good working relations. 6. Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to retrieve, design, and generate reports, briefing materials, and other documents. 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 McConnell AFB 53147 Kansas Street Ste 102 McConnell AFB, KS 67221 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]