Explosive Safety Specialist

Naval Sea Systems Command•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) is hiring an Explosive Safety Specialist to support the Department of the Navy’s Explosives Safety Program. The position conducts explosives safety inspections and assessments of shore activities, ships, submarines, ranges, and physical security programs to evaluate compliance with established explosives, weapons, and ordnance policies. The specialist provides technical control of explosives safety assessments and follows internal and external policies and procedures governing the program. The role includes evaluating shipboard functional areas and ordnance systems, participating in NOSSA qualification and certification and other training programs, and attending meetings with NOSSA, Fleet and training commands, engineering activities, military and civilian organizations, and contractor ordnance production facilities. The position may require travel to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. The Department of the Navy describes its employment offering as including competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and professional development and training. The role is in the NH-03 broadband, equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. Salary ranges vary by pay band and location; the posting identifies potential salary caps of $122,422 in Norfolk and $137,797 in San Diego. Certain incentives, including relocation, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must meet Department of the Navy E-Verify requirements if a new employee to the Department.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, analyzing explosives safety programs to ensure ammunition and explosives storage facilities comply with safety laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct explosives safety inspections at medium to small shore activities and shipboard explosives safety inspections on all classes of ships and submarines.
Conduct shipboard functional-area assessments covering ammunition administration, magazines and handling rooms, magazine sprinkler systems, ready service stowage, and ordnance handling equipment.
Assess weight handling equipment, industrial materials handling equipment, shipboard cargo and weapons elevators, 20MM Close-in Weapons Systems, Rolling Airframe Missile systems, Vertical Launching Systems, gun mounts, missile launchers, submarines, industrial safety as it relates to explosives safety, AAE physical security, and ammunition management afloat.
Serve as a team member conducting inspections and evaluations of shore facilities, ranges, ships, physical security, and submarine explosives safety programs for compliance with established explosives, weapons, and ordnance policies.
Participate in the NOSSA Specialist Qualification/Certification Program and other training programs to develop mission-related professional knowledge and skills.
Follow internal and external policies and procedures governing the Department of the Navy Explosives Safety Program and provide technical control of explosives safety assessments.
Attend meetings at NOSSA, Fleet and training commands, In-Service Engineering Activities, other military and civilian activities, and contractor ordnance production facilities.