UXO Technician III - Mojave, CA - Field Start Date - 9 November
About The Position
The UXO Technician III identifies and classifies unexploded ordnance (UXO), discarded military munitions (DMM), and their fuses, and excavates and moves munitions acceptable for movement. The role must also be able to perform the responsibilities of UXO Sweep Personnel, UXO Technician I, and UXO Technician II. The position supervises and performs on-site demilitarization of Munitions of Explosive Concern (MEC), handles demolition materials, and oversees on-site UXO-related operations. It prepares explosives storage plans, required munitions response and range maintenance reports, and standard operating procedures for on-site munitions responses and range clearance. The technician also assists with risk and hazard analyses, conducts daily site safety briefings, and inspects, certifies, and verifies Materials Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) for safe transfer within or release from Department of Defense control in accordance with current policies and standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma and 8 years of prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the contracted operation.
- Graduate of a formal UXO training course of instruction or required EOD assistant courses, or graduate of a military EOD school in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, or Australia.
- For divers conducting underwater detection and identification of munitions: completion of both the basic and underwater portions of NAVSCOLEOD training or a foreign equivalent.
- Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
- Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of arms and legs and whole-body movement, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Ability to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing similarities and differences, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Ability to listen attentively, understand points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work by developing goals and plans.
- Ability to coordinate the work and activities of others.
Responsibilities
- Identify and classify UXO, DMM, and their fuses.
- Excavate and move munitions that are acceptable for movement.
- Perform the responsibilities of UXO Sweep Personnel, UXO Technician I, and UXO Technician II.
- Supervise and perform on-site demilitarization of MEC and handle demolition materials.
- Prepare an explosives storage plan in accordance with applicable guidance.
- Prepare required UXO munitions response and range maintenance administrative reports.
- Prepare standard operating procedures for on-site munitions responses and range clearance activities.
- Assist in preparing risk and hazard analyses.
- Conduct daily site safety briefings.
- Supervise all on-site UXO-related operations.
- Inspect, certify, and verify MPPEH as safe or identify the explosive hazard it may present for transfer within the DoD or release from DoD control, in accordance with current policies and standards.
- Operate detection and geophysical sensing equipment to locate UXO.
- Transport non-hazardous materials using various types of equipment and vehicles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
