About the Position: This position will serve as an Explosives Safety Manager for the 1ST CAV DIV AUG TDA FRSA Office. The position directs, manages, oversees, controls, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the Corps, and subordinate units, explosives safety program.

Duties

Serve as the Explosives Safety Specialist for the Division Safety Office, with the primary functions of Ammunition, Explosives and Radiation Safety Specialist, reporting directly to the Safety Director, 1CD. Plan, organize, evaluate, coordinate, and assist in the implementation of these programs for the Division and subordinate commands. Develop objectives and programs consistent with applicable Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Army Regulations. Responsible for monitoring a wide variety of high-risk operations, facilities, and environmental conditions. Serve as the Command Explosive Safety Specialist is responsible for the Divisions Ammunition and Explosive Safety Program technical expert.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather or other emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has been designated as Emergency-Essential and is a deployable position. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential".
• This position requires completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. In accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019R (Condition of Employment) must be signed for mandatory drug testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid stateside driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Vehicle driver's license within 30 days of employment and be able to maintain the same.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Vehicle Driver's license within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to qualify individually on common tasks selected by the supervisor from the Unit's Mission Essential Task List (METL). Weapons Qualification and Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC).
• Incumbent must possess the Professional Certificate Safety Occupation Health Level 1 (PCSOH) and the Professional Certificate Explosives Safety Level 1 (PCES1) certificates or obtain them within 12 months of start date.
• Incumbent must complete all required training and achieve the Professional Certificate Explosive Safety Level 2 (PCES2) within 24 months of start date as outlined in the 0018-job series Master Training Plan.
• This position may require the incumbent to wear a military Army Combat Uniform (ACU)/duty uniform when deployed, or in the field environment.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position may require the incumbent to wear a military Army Combat Uniform (ACU)/duty uniform when deployed, or in the field environment.
• Position requires temporary duty in environments/quarters similar to military personnel.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%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.) 13473Office 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 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 evaluating practices and conditions to identify and resolve unsafe munitions handling, transporting, storing, testing, and disposal operations; monitoring explosives safety program to determine compliance with established policies and regulations; implementing specialized safety activities to eliminate or reduce the potential for injuries to employees and damage to buildings, aircraft, equipment, machines and other property. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service. 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 ProgramMishap Investigation and Analysis TechniquesMunitions Risk Analysis and Mitigation 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).

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 SC-WAGE99 1ST CAV DIV AUG TDA DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk