Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to program/plan for civil engineering Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) readiness and contingency functions directly supporting mobility, response, and render safe procedures of foreign and US conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons, and criminal and or terrorist improvised devices.

Duties

Includes program management for in-garrison EOD response to aircraft ordnance incidents and suspicious packages at AF Reserve installations and requests for Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) to recover and dispose of military weapons found in regional communities. Develops, interprets, and provides policies, guidance, and procedures for the Reserve command EOD program, ensuring compliance with public law as well as DoD, Joint Service and Air Force policies. Analyzes response and incident reports involving EOD responders to determine adequacy of emergency response processes. Performs program evaluation of EOD resources including BOS base response equipment, UTC equipment packages, supplies, special purpose vehicles, and civil engineer munitions requirements. Conducts, leads, and/or participates in management and review of the annual EOD training plans for AFRC forces. Reviews, coordinates, or modifies plans prepared by AF active-duty training managers at tenant units to ensure training proposals fully meet the requirements of AF Reserve and include capability levels needed to accomplish mission with maximum safety, environmental protection and quality standards maintained. Represents AFRC at meetings and in discussions concerning EOD capabilities with reserve staff agencies, Air Force Installations and Mission Support Center, HAF and Joint Service EOD, and other related agencies concerning development, testing and evaluation of mobility concepts, equipment, and requirements. Provides EOD technical expertise in support of contingency, mobility, and readiness training, planning, and exercises. Develops professional relationships with MAJCOM, Air Staff and Joint service EOD partners. Provides communication support through active management of HQ AFRC EOD SharePoint, Outlook distribution lists, MS Teams channels and other telecommunication mediums.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A TOP SECRET security clearance is required
• 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/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The incumbent will be required to travel frequently in the performance of temporary duty (TDY); the incumbent may be required to travel by commercial or military aircraft.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Air Force qualification for demolition duty.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Program and plan for civil engineering Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) readiness and contingency functions directly supporting Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) mobility, response, and render safe procedures of foreign and US conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons, and criminal and or terrorist improvised devices. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 DOD and USAF directives governing EOD programs and related ordnance requirements 2. Knowledge of US and foreign conventional, chemical, biological, nuclear, and improvised ordnance and related EOD render safe and disposal procedures, safety precautions, tools and protective measures and equipment. 3. Knowledge of DOD, USAF, and AFRC directives to ensure this command's compliance and to determine need for new policies for optimum munitions, EOD, and armament systems. 4. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements and techniques for weapons and explosives handling. storage, use, and conventional disposal requirements and procedures. 5. Ability to coordinate with Air Staff, MAJCOMs, and other service EOD representatives to secure support for command EOD objectives. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using computer generated products and communications mediums. 7. Previous experience in MAJCOM/Air Staff, or Air Force Civil Engineer Center staff positions is highly desirable. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Robins AFB 455 Bryon St Suite 474 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]