Senior Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Supervisor

WSP • San Diego, CA

5d • $44 - $64 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Supervisor to support munitions response actions and operational range clearance activities. This role involves overseeing field operations, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, and leading multiple UXO teams in safe and effective remediation and clearance efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive UXO/EOD experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex field operations with high safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Meet the qualifications and perform the functions of a UXO Technician III (UXO-TIII), UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS), and UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO) as defined in DoD Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18.
• Minimum 9 years of EOD/UXO experience, including significant experience performing munitions response actions and/or range clearance activities.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience overseeing UXO or related field operations.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refreshers.
• Current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing an Explosive Safety Program.
• Strong working knowledge of munitions and explosives of concern (MEC), particularly unexploded ordnance (UXO).
• Experience implementing and enforcing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Ability to travel and work in remote field environments as project needs require.
• US citizenship is required due to client requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government UXO remediation projects.
• Previous experience leading multi-team field operations on large-scale munitions response sites.
• Strong technical reporting, planning, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Military Service and/or Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB)-approved site plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site munitions response activities and operational range clearance projects.
• Lead and supervise multiple UXO field teams, providing technical guidance and operational oversight.
• Review and evaluate daily field reports and project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assess risks associated with the movement of unexploded ordnance (UXO) or discarded military munitions (DMM) within a Munitions Response Site (MRS) or operational range and provide approval for movement when risks are determined to be acceptable.
• Ensure protective works, equipment, and exclusion zone operations are conducted in accordance with applicable DoD policies, DDESB approvals, and federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with site-specific health and safety plans.
• Support project managers and clients through effective communication, scheduling, and operational planning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed