Explosive Ordnance Disposal Support Specialist

• Serves as a technical advisor. Manages and accounts for equipment assets and activities.
• Oversees and evaluates the EOD Flights training program.
• Manages munitions activity. Ensures proper forecasting and accounting of ground demolition munitions requirements.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Graduation from the Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal with a 7-Skill Level in AFSC3E8X1 is highly desirable.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary or permanent duty assignments.
• Incumbent may be required to be on standby after normal duty hours and work varying hours rotating shifts and/or significant overtime to include weekends and holidays during exercises contingencies and as mission requirements dictate.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Drug Tested- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (CONTIN)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• Lautenburg Amendment- This position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968 (CONTIN)
• as amended 30 Sep 96. Employee must sign DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
• A pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of mobility and war readiness concepts methodology requirements and operating principles and how they apply to the EOD Flight and the mission of the Wing; Knowledge of EOD equipment and supplies including: forecasting requirements; maintenance procedures and operational checks of EOD robotics tools and protective equipment; explosives handling and safety proper storage and security; Knowledge of training program relationships and training systems to insure proficiency and other mandatory training of flight members is kept current; Knowledge of quality assurance analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.

OR

EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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 perform the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement but I have at least one year of progressively higher-level graduate education in a field related to this position and have experience to perform the job. Therefore I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 all aspects of an operational EOD Flight with emphasis on EOD/munitions training equipment and supply to insure readiness.
2. Knowledge of laws regulations policies procedures techniques and methods to oversee activities for assigned specializations and functions.
3. Knowledge of the hazards associated with explosive and munitions proper handling and standard storage and hazardous classifications.
4. Skill in developing training programs and conducting training and testing; written and oral communication as demonstrated in the application and interpretation of applicable instructions and similar documents used in the preparation of training materials and conducting training classes and/or briefings.
5. Ability to plan and organize work analyze problems develop economical solutions autonomously and timely in a team setting and maintain good working relations.
6. Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to retrieve design and generate reports briefing materials and other documents.