The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is searching for an Explosives Safety Specialist (NH-0017-03, GS 12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Vandenberg Space Force Base is located on the Central Coast of California where the climate is mild. Most homes are not equipped with air conditioning because the climate is so wonderful. There are nearby local collages for higher education and great scenery along the coast and inland roadways through wine country. Work consists of being on the cutting edge of space launch technology and near weekly launches. VSFB has 40 miles of pristine coastline and occupies nearly 100,000 acres.
The ideal candidate will have performed Wing/Base/Station level Weapons Safety program management or Explosives duties for at home station or deployed location and developed and submitted > 6 Explosives Site Plans/Quantity Distance Safety Submissions/Hybrid Safety Submission and a few Risk Assessments, Waivers, Exemptions and/or Deviations. Knowledge of Explosives Safety Siting Software is highly desired. Experience with managing Nuclear Surety is sought after.
A background in working with large missiles, Space Launch vehicles and payload processes and managing all associated safety aspects is desirable.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Expert knowledge of established weapons and explosives safety principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation weapons and explosives safety program; the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident and mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting procedures and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of weapons and explosives safety risks.
2. Expert knowledge of complex explosives safety construction standards, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with regulations and standards.
3. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
5. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
The 0017 series does not have individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here . Please review the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
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Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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