You will serve as anEXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST (AA&E INSPECTOR) in the Headquarters, Military Sealift Command, Directorate Maritime Operations Logistics Department (N4) and Ordnance Management Division (47). Military Sealift Command, Norfolk Virginia.

Duties

You will inspect installed shipboard arms, ammunition and explosives (AAE) magazine sprinkler systems for conformance to established specifications. You will conduct and document shipboard arms, ammunition and explosive (AAE) Magazine Sprinkler System assessment, inspection, and technical assistance. You will develop plans and procedures for Arms, Ammunition and Explosives logistics support for activation and deactivation of ships in MSC core fleet ships. You will develop, update and execute policies and procedures to maintain compliance with Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives safety, physical security and stowage requirements for assigned ships. You will advise program managers concerning Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AAE) stowage requirements necessary for compliance with higher authority. You will develop portable RSL inventory by unique identifier and material condition. You will periodically inventory and reporting requirements to apply explosives safety techniques and methods to resolve problems.

Requirements

• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• You must be able to obtain a government travel bankcard.
• You will be required to sign DD Form 2365 and must be removed from military recall status.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in shipboard AA&E sprinkler systems to assess proper installation, maintenance performance and troubleshoot operation as detailed in Naval Ships Technical Manuals, NAVSEA Drawings, and Magazine Sprinkler System Maintenance Handbook to develop methods and procedures to correct discrepancies. Experience in operations associated with AA&E material movement, shipboard stowage configurations, gun mounts, and explosives safety and all of the interrelated aspects of ammunition, distribution and control, ammunition inventory management, and ordnance transportation management to sufficiently serve as an explosive's safety technical authority. Experience in all areas of Small Arms, Weapons Mounts, and Stowage/Storage systems including Ready Service Locker/Magazine (RSL/M). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Contacts

• Address MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 471 East C Street Norfolk, 23511 GB
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]