Explosive Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requirements Conditions of employment * 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 e-verify.gov * 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. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

* You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license * 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. * 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. * This position requires evening and weekend work. * Employee is required to meet training requirements identified in the Explosives Safety Community Management Plan for 100 level as part of the Individual Development Plan as established by the Supervisor.

* You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. * You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting explosives safety management evaluations and inspections to determine compliance with published standards; 2) Planning and executing explosives safety investigations and associated analyses of material damage and personal injury mishaps covering a wide range of work operations and environmental conditions involving a substantial number and diversity of recognizable hazards; 3) Devising specialized operating procedures affecting construction matters associated with diverse but recognized explosives hazards. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Physical Demands Work involves limited office time, but incumbent spends a considerable amount of time and effort performing onsite training, inspections, surveys, and assessments of AE operating buildings, AE storage areas, combat aircraft loading/parking areas (CALAs/CAPAs), aerial bombing ranges, air fields, piers and wharfs, and vehicle and industrial shops within the AOR.

Assessments and inspections require frequent walking, prolonged standing, and occasional climbing, crouching and kneeling. Incumbent must be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Work Environment In addition to a normal administrative environment, the incumbent will be required to visit AE storage, handling and transfer areas, assembly, loading and maintenance areas including aircraft loading/down-loading and arming/de-arming areas.

The incumbent will may be exposed to mass detonating, fragmenting, and mass fire hazard producing materials, operating heavy equipment and rotating machinery, dust, fumes, and high noise levels; as well as high heat and , humidity, and extreme cold; such exposures. Duties will require necessitate the use of PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, and hard hats as when required. Possesses comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing, reviewing, and coordinating explosives safety (ES) documentation for higher headquarters review and approval.

Maintains extensive knowledge of Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) standards, NAVSEA OP 5, and OPNAV ES directives governing ammunition and explosives operations. Provides technical guidance on ES certifications, operational risk management, facility siting, and ES program implementation. Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure compliance while supporting mission requirements.

Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to oversee ammunition and explosives handling, storage, transportation, and waterfront operations. Possesses working knowledge of Pier Loading Officer responsibilities, including waterfront ES requirements, shipboard ammunition operations, and operational risk assessments. Responsible for planning, directing, evaluating, and improving the ES Program in support of Fleet, installation, and tenant command operations.