Explosive Ordnance Disposal Support Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and operations support in managing the installation's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) program to insure contingency, mobility, and war readiness. Incumbent's assigned areas of responsibility focus on training, equipment, and supply.

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 include 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts.

EDUCATION

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts.

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. 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)

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.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.