Explosives Safety Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division

Duties

• Assists with managing Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation of Ammunition and Explosives for a Federal organization.
• Assists with managing the Qualification/Certification Program.
• Works with the Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation Specialists and Qualification/Certification Manager to execute Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation of Ammunition and Explosives.
• Supports the Manufacturing Department Quality program, participates in conducting and/or supports audits, monthly compliance reports and investigations.
• Supports coordination with Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division's Safety Office (Explosive Safety Officer) on explosive safety inspections and explosive safety incidents.
• Supports a manufacturing organization.
• Reports to the duty location advertised in the announcement on a regular and reoccurring basis. Occasional telework options may be available. 

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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals).
• This position may require occasional travel.
• You may 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.
• You may be required to travel to various plant production, magazine storage areas and other facilities on-site and off-site