at U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command in Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the position: The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC’s mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as an Explosives Safety Specialist located at Rock Island, Illinois. Responsibilities In depth knowledge of processes related to the methods of manufacturing, handling, and transporting various explosive materials. Knowledge of ammunition and explosives and the industrial equipment used in the manufacturing and demilitarization of products. Provides continuous monitoring of the explosives safety program to determine compliance with established policies and regulations. Evaluates the technical aspects of the overall explosive’s safety program for JMC. Determines appropriate risk assessment methodologies and develops hazard analyses (HA). Monitors explosives and chemical agent safety exceptions (waivers, exemptions, secretarial certificates) on Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets (DRAW) or Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD). Knowledge of processes related to the methods of manufacturing, handling, and transporting various explosive materials. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 1. Evaluating explosives safety policies and procedures within a Command that present potential safety and health hazards. 2. Assisting with preparing explosive safety site plans for higher headquarters or Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) review and approval. 3. Suggesting corrective measures based on analysis of accident contributing factors to prevent future occurrences. And 4. Writing local policies that support compliance with higher level safety and occupational health directives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ammunition and Explosives Material Ammunition and Explosives Transportation Explosives Safety Management Program Munitions 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 Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
