Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the position: The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as an Explosives Safety Specialist located at Rock Island, Illinois.

Duties

In depth knowledge of processes related to the methods of manufacturing, handling, and transporting various explosive materials. Knowledge of ammunition and explosives and the industrial equipment used in the manufacturing and demilitarization of products. Provides continuous monitoring of the explosives safety program to determine compliance with established policies and regulations. Evaluates the technical aspects of the overall explosive's safety program for JMC. Determines appropriate risk assessment methodologies and develops hazard analyses (HA). Monitors explosives and chemical agent safety exceptions (waivers, exemptions, secretarial certificates) on Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets (DRAW) or Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD). Knowledge of processes related to the methods of manufacturing, handling, and transporting various explosive materials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• TDY is required 35%
• Position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Incumbent is required to attend specific ammunition and related classes, to become certified IAW AMC R 350-4, and required to obtain and maintain CF-12, Safety Professional certification.
• CF-12 Explosives Safety Professional Certificate, and radiation basic, advanced, and shipping courses certifications within one year of employment.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, selectee will be required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of this provision.
• Incumbent is subject to a medical clearance examination prior to employment. This position may require an annual physical or medical surveillance examination
• This position requires the employee drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required and must be maintained for the position. Installation driving privileges are automatically granted unless suspended or revoked

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. Current 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 EligibleVeterans 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 GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Organizing aspects of a safety program for explosives. 2. Implementing policies to resolve explosive safety and occupational health concerns. 3. Developing courses of action to minimize hazardous operations. And 4. Reviewing policies that support compliance with higher level safety and occupational health directives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: General Science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, and Safety Management, Social Sciences, Business Admin, Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, or other closely related subjects. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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-09). Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Evaluating explosives safety policies and procedures within a Command that present potential safety and health hazards. 2. Assisting with preparing explosive safety site plans for higher headquarters or Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) review and approval. 3. Suggesting corrective measures based on analysis of accident contributing factors to prevent future occurrences. And 4. Writing local policies that support compliance with higher level safety and occupational health directives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ammunition and Explosives MaterialAmmunition and Explosives TransportationExplosives Safety Management ProgramMunitions Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address GL-W4MMAA US ARMY JOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk