EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST na Department of the Navy

Secret

Duties

You will conduct Explosives Safety Inspections (ESIs) at Navy shore activities and Shipboard Explosives Safety Inspections (SESIs) on all classes of ships and submarines.,You will conduct inspections and evaluations of facilities, ranges, ships, and physical security measures to ensure compliance with Department of the Navy (DoN) explosives safety criteria.,You will participate in the NOSSA Job Qualification Requirement training program to develop skills for successful mission execution.,You will provide advice regarding DoN explosives safety criteria during both ashore and afloat ESIs.,You will serve as the technical authority and functional lead for inspections and evaluations of ashore and afloat ESIs.,You will participate in the validation DoN explosives safety inspection criteria for both ashore and afloat activities.,You will present briefs to senior management on ESIs, SESIs, and Explosives Safety Technical Assist Visits.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating an explosives safety program to ensure compliance with explosives or ordnance instructions, regulations, or procedures related to ordnance operations, structures, or facilities. (Examples of specialized experience may include: demonstrate expert knowledge of explosives safety policies, regulations, and operational directives; technical expertise in explosives safety compliance for naval installations and ships; a comprehensive understanding of weapon systems; expertise in explosives safety principles, practices, and hazard identification; and proven ability to manage and evaluate explosives safety programs for transportation, handling, training, and compliance at ashore and afloat activities). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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.

Other Information

This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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.