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Securing Travel, Protecting People

• At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities concerning, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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As a Transportation Security Specialist – Explosives Detection Canine Handler (TSS-EDCH) with the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you will be responsible for conducting Passenger Screening Canine (PSC) and other Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) threat assessment/mitigation activities to ensure the safety of the traveling public and mitigate potential threats, in coordination with Airport Screening Operations. You will also apply knowledge gained through formal canine handler training to develop skills necessary to evaluate and reward canine behavior, guide canines during threat mitigation activities, and ensure effective utilization of canines. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing canines to assess passengers in screening queues for potential explosives threats.

• Interacting with traveling public to respond to inquiries, establish a calm environment, and maximize the canine's ability to search.

• Coordinating and collaborating with other EDC program members, in scheduling work and training activities.

• Traveling to explosives magazine storage to obtain identified explosives to be used for canine training and ensuring variation of aids used to ensure canine proficiency. Loading explosives in designated containers and transporting to airports or other training locations.

• Utilizing risk-based security techniques and intelligence information to determine areas in which to use canines to conduct random sweeps, support playbook exercises, and to act as a visible deterrent to potential terrorist threats or criminal activity and to align training to mitigate known threats.

• Evaluating potential threats based on canine response (passenger or object) to determine action to be taken (e.g., have canine respond or call appropriate authorities).

• Performing a variety of administrative functions to include: logging work activities/time; updating training and utilization in canine-specific tracking systems to ensure documentation of canine behavior, potential training needs, and actions taken to correct canine behavior(s); entering vehicles usage/maintenance data; and entering/validating time and attendance, etc.

• Utilizing a variety of technology (e.g., iPhone, iPad, laptop, radio) to perform core work functions.

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• Explosives Detection Canine Handler position, in addition to the duties outlined above, you will also be responsible for performing daily care of the canine including health maintenance, feeding/watering, exercising, and grooming, as well as maintaining safe and sanitary conditions of TSA-issued equipment (e.g., kennel, vehicle, office space, and home environment).

Note: The duties of this position are observed and reviewed frequently for technical accuracy, application of canine handling methods and techniques, and results.

Travel Required

Occasional travel

• A minimum of one (1) week of travel in a full-time duty status will be required within 90-days of entry on duty to complete TSA's in residence New Hire Training. This training will occur away from the employee's duty station of record. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

H

Who May Apply This job is open to…

All current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive temporary appointments.

Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 25.47%.

This position is located at Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, CO.

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  1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

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Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

• You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.

• You must successfully complete a training course & pass medical evaluation.

• Selective Service registration is required.

• See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other Information" sections.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

This position is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement Retirement.

This is an emergency essential position.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band, you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, OR C) as outlined below:

A. Experience: For those qualifying using experience, your application must clearly outline three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-F or GS-4 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector. Such experience will demonstrate the ability to: analyze problems, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

OR

B. Education: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university.

OR

C. Combining of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements, and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the position; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the position; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position.

Note: For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

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

Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

Physical Demands: You must be able to perform the essential job functions described in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Explosives Detection Canine Handlers (for more information, click here). Other physical demands include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds for a continuous distance of 100 feet at waist or chest level

• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to walk continuously for a minimum of 1.5 hours without a break

• Ability to stand continuously for a minimum of 1.5 hours without a break

• Ability to sit continuously for up to 2 hours

• Maintain physical ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach overhead, and run

• Maintain ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and walk backwards

Conditions of Employment: TSA canine handlers are generally granted the use of a Government vehicle, typically referred to as Home-to-Work authority, for the efficient care and transportation of canines. The Department of Homeland Security prohibits authorization of Home-To Work Transportation to employees who live more than 50 miles from their duty station of record. Therefore, as a condition of employment, all persons hired to canine handler positions must reside within 50 miles (driving miles) of the official duty station for the position (unless waiver request is approved prior to entering on duty).

• Work may require driving or traveling by motor vehicle and occasionally involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risk or discomforts that require special safety precautions.

• You must meet and maintain medical requirements for EDCH as stated in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Explosives Detection Canine Handlers (for more information, click here).

• You must pass a Background Investigation (BI) and maintain eligibility for a clearance at the Secret level.

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

• You must pass pre-employment drug screening AND you will be subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.

• You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.

• You must obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) driving privileges.

• You must maintain, at all times, housing suitable for the canine.

• You must successfully complete the TSA Canine Handler Training Course.

• You must successfully meet and maintain annual certification standards.

• You must successfully complete all NEDCTP-lead (National Explosives Detective Canine Team Program) training and assessment requirements (e.g., Cycle 2, 3, and 4 for Real Time Threat Assessment [RTTA]).

• You must be available to work various shifts to include nights and weekends.

• You must be willing to undertake extensive travel, at times overnight, as required.

• You must be able and willing to safely work with various hazardous explosives and hazardous chemicals used in the regular and reoccurring training of canines.

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This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on the OCA register and referred for consideration when vacancies occur. Your application will expire in 3 months. You must reapply at least every 3 months to keep your application active for this vacancy.

First Cut-off: May 1, 2018

Additional cut-offs will be pulled as vacancies occur

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position: This position is with the Mission Management Directorate at the Blue Grass Army Depot located in Richmond, Kentucky.

Richmond Kentucky is the home of Eastern Kentucky University and is centrally located and within driving distance from a number of major cities. It is approximately 20 miles from Lexington, KY; 90 miles from Cincinnati, OH; 90 miles from Louisville, KY, and 140 miles from Knoxville, TN.

This position is a TERM position. It is time-limited and may be extended up to a maximum of six years. This position may be converted to permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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Responsibilities

• Operates drilling machines to remove stakings; vacuum systems and/or hand powered equipment to clean and/or draw off explosive residue.

• Operates such equipment by placing items and/or components in holding devices or in proper position in machines, manipulating levers or controls to effect operation, removing items or components from machine and replacing on conveyor belts, skids, carts, hand trucks, in boxes, etc., as required.

• Refers to applicable automated document systems concerning proper item description, packaging, marking, labeling, handling, and other criteria such as explosive weight, United Nationals (UN) markings, item compatibility, etc.

• Packs, seals containers, unpacks, sorts, stacks, palletizes, warehouses, bins, and moves items and checks for required maintenance.

• Assumes custodial and property responsibility for stock; conventional ammunition, chemical defense equipment, hard iron pieces and parts, etc. upon receipt.

• Selects, assembles and completes documentation for issue and shipments of various types of munitions, chemical defense equipment, and hard iron parts and pieces.

• Operates scan-ray machine to inspect inert munitions.

• Performs physical or manual operations involved in the disassembly and/or assembly of ammunition.

• Operates electric and gasoline powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more to move, load, or unload, transfer, transport, and stack or un-stack palletized goods, boxes, crates, and materials from one location to another.

• Operates a gasoline powered flatbed stake truck to haul small boxes of inert, small arms and conventional ammunition and assures that truck is properly loaded, cargo is protected and secured.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Up to 5% Business Travel May be Required

Supervisory status

No

Who May Apply This job is open to… US Citizens

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  6502 Explosives Operating

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Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Work Schedule: Full-Time

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• Bargaining Unit: Yes

• This is a drug testing designated position

• This position requires a back ground investigation.

• This position requires a pre-employment physical and annual physical thereafter.

• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg amendment.

• This position requires a Fork lift license.

• The incumbent of this job is subject to the training, qualification, certification and retraining requirements of AMC-R 350-4 for operations personnel involved in conventional and/or toxic chemical ammunition operations.

• This position requires business travel 5% of the time.

• This position requires a valid state driver's license.

• Term employment has a one year trial period requirement.

• This position has a requirement to lift up to 100 pounds in the regular performance of duty.

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• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.

• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

• This is a Career Program (CP) 33 position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

SCREEN OUT: Ability to do the work of an Explosives Operator (MH/FLO) without more than normal supervision: Experience working on complex operations with minimal supervision. I am able to operate equipment, make adjustments, and follow complex written and verbal instructions. Adhere to regulations, apply quality standards, and ensure proper safety practices are followed with little or no supervision.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed on hard surfaces and requires working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The work normally requires extensive standing, walking, repeated bending, kneeling, and the use of both hands. Requires listing and carrying supplies, materials and equipment that weigh up to 70 pounds. May occasionally handle items that weigh up to 100 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside maintenance buildings, warehouses, igloos, in open areas, and on receiving and shipping docks. The areas may be cold, drafty and damp, or hot. There is considerable possibility of injury from falling or dropped stock, exposure to cuts, bruises, lacerations, and hazards associated with handling explosive loaded materials, such as cuts, burns, bruises and sprains. The duties performed are regularly subjected to dirt, noise, dust, fumes, smoke and gases. Protective clothing is issued as determined necessary by supervisor and safety procedures.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)

• Ability To Handle Weights and Loads

• Ammunition and Explosives Material

• Dexterity and Safety

• Inventory Management

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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About the Position:

The position is located at Camp Stanley and is approximately 25 miles north of downtown San Antonio, TX off of Interstate 10. The spirit of Texas is captured in San Antonio retaining its sense of history and tradition, blending sounds/flavors from Old Mexico to the Deep South. The Alamo is located in downtown San Antonio. The River Walk offers much to the tourist; side walk cafes, restaurants, as well as the nightclubs and hotels.

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Responsibilities

• Performs duties involving the renovation, demilitarization, modification and normal maintenance of a variety of ammunition and explosives;

• Destruction of munitions and components; and assembly of ammunition and explosives, including the unpacking inspecting, and repacking for shipment.

• Disassembles and breaks down ammunition such as artillery shells ranging from 57MM to 76MM by operating pull-apart or breakdown machines to separate projectile from case.

• When required, performs warehouseman duties in connection with the receipt, storage, and maintenance in storage of General Supply and/or ammunition items.

• Operates 20- ton truck tractor with semi-trailer or full-trailer transporting ammunition, explosives and general supplies intra-state and inter-state as well as various points in and around San Antonio as well as on the installation.

• Operates from 12 passenger vehicle transporting personnel to and from various points around San Antonio.

• Assists in ammunition destroying operations by burning and/or detonation.

• Places bulk, boxed, or washed out powders and explosives and various caliber of small arms ammunition and components such-as fuses, primers, boosters, and detonators in burning pit.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
8

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  6502 Explosives Operating

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Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

• A valid CDL driver's license with HAZMAT endorsement is required.

• Incumbent is subject to physical examination.

• This position requires a Secret clearance. Must obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.

• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.

• This position requires obtaining and retaining a valid state commercial driver's license to operate vehicles exceeding 26001 pounds of GWR.

• Obtain and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license to operate vehicles used to transport 15/more passengers, and or any vehicles on which placards are required per 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart F, used to transport hazardous materials.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)

• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)

• Dexterity and Safety

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

• Knowledge of Materials

• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

• Use of Measuring Instruments

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Explosives Operator (Driver) without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work involves lifting subassemblies or small weapons weighing 15 to 20 pounds, and often carrying large assemblies and weapons weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires walking, bending, and long periods of standing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed for a preponderance of time in well-lighted and ventilated shops with occasional trips to firing ranges; shop floors are usually of cement construction. Exposure to excessive noise from test firing weapons; possible injury due to handling tools and weapons; contact with dirt, grease, dust, and fumes; and more serious injury when unloading jammed or misfired weapons, ricochet bullets, and acids.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Introduction:

Are you:

... interested in making critical contributions to critical challenges?

… passionate about applying your Chemistry knowledge and experience toward solving the country's toughest national security challenges?

... searching for an engaging career with an employer that prioritizes innovation and collaboration?

If so, we would like to hear from you. We are seeking a Senior Chemist with the initiative to lead a diverse set of energetic materials investigations. You should possess significant experience in energetic materials detection, characterization, and formulation that can be applied to advancing these research and development initiatives.

Be a part of a diverse team of scientists at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). APL is a national leader in scientific research and development, and provides our nation with cutting-edge solutions to solve critical challenges of national importance.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will develop and support research projects and new initiatives for several government sponsors geared towards detecting explosive materials and preventing their use for illicit purposes. You will be help to lead a core technical team and research program focused on developing novel solutions for difficult challenges in energetics detection and defeat. Additionally, you will support ongoing efforts in the areas of chemical test and evaluation and analytical analysis.

Duties (Listed in order of importance with the estimated amount of time spent at each task):

• Support research and proposal activities (25%)
• Perform various material characterization studies (25%)
• Develop test articles and materials for detector evaluation (15%)
• Manage and/or support testing events (15%)
• Support various other analytical and materials characterization tasking (10%)
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to sponsors (10%)

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in chemistry or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in energetic materials research, including synthesis and analysis/characterization. Demonstrated experience in proposing and executing original chemical research. Expertise in multiple analytical techniques for analysis and characterization of chemicals, including spectroscopic methods (e.g, Raman, IR, laser-based), mass spectrometry (e.g., GCMS, LCMS), and chemical separations (e.g., IC, GC, LC, IMS).

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with federal sponsors and their R&D programs related to energetic materials. Interest in and/or ability to attract research funding from federal sponsors in this area.

Experience in analysis techniques to include dielectric and x-ray property measurements. Experience in building, designing, and evaluating chemical detection systems. Active DoD security clearance.

Special Working Conditions: Occasional travel (local and non-local, CONUS), occasional closed room work (report preparation).

Security: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Benefits: APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Acts of 1972, as well as other applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for six months and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled under the Direct Hire Authority, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection.

You will not receive any notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. This public notice may also be used to fill target grades (e.g. WG-08 Target WG-10).

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Acquisition-Demo positions may be filled with this public notice. Please refer to the Payband tables to determine salary comparisons to General Schedule positions.

General Schedule grade levels are listed when applying. Review the links below to determine the equivalent AcqDemo salary levels for your application.

Paybands are found at: http://acqdemo.hci.mil/tools/2017_AcqDemo_Broadband_Scale.pdf

Locality is not added to paybands on the AcqDemo Website.

For more info on Acquisition Demo, go to the links listed below:

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/sitemap.html;

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/acqdemo/tutorial/acqdemo/q_Tut/html/Default.html

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

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  0017 Explosives Safety Series

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Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

• Total salary varies depending on location of position

• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

• Recruitment incentives may be authorized

• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Conditions of employment:
1.) Some positions may be deemed drug testing designated positions and require participation in random drug testing.
2.) Incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
3.) Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination.
4.) Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
5.) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position.
6.) Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
7.) Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
8.) Employee must maintain current certifications depending on series.
9.) PCS or moving costs may be paid for approved positions, dependent upon Organizational needs and authorization.
10.) Recruitment incentives or bonuses may be available for approved positions.

There may be additional conditions and/or requirements as determined by the position being filled.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards; for additional information refer to the General Schedule (GS) qualifications link above. Position requirements vary dependent upon the specific series and grade, you must meet any minimum experience or training requirements per OPM qualifications standards and show through experience and/or training that you possess the quality level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Requisition ID 116037BR Date updated 06/07/2018

Explosives Safety and Operations Engineer

This position is for an Explosives Safety and Operations Engineer who will be located in the Raytheon Redstone Missile Integration Facility (RRMIF), Huntsville, Alabama. He/she will report to the Explosives Safety and Operations Manager within RMS Operations, Energetics Integration Make Center (EIC). RRMIF is a state of the art explosives factory and focuses on explosives integration, testing, packaging, and shipping a multitude of weapons to the war fighter. RRMIF emphasizes mission assurance by encouraging initiative at all levels and manages customer commitments through quality, cost and schedule. The EIC and RRMIF goal is to achieve "No Doubt" solutions and instill confidence in our customers by producing and providing consistently reliable products in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Description:

The Explosives Safety and Operations Engineer will perform a variety of technical and business tasks, as well as apply extensive Explosives Safety and Operations knowledge and experience in support of production and engineering activities. The individual's responsibilities and tasks listed below are paramount to continue safe and efficient operations, prevent a work stoppage, or a slip in schedule, all of which would have a significant impact to program or operational costs and schedule requirements.

• A minimum of 4 years' experience with DoD or Defense Contractor Explosives Safety policies and procedures

• Ability to evaluate explosives and energetics processes to identify risk and mitigate hazards

• Ability to provide high level technical assistance for explosives processes

• Able to establish processes and procedures to ensure compliance with current DoD and/or Contractor Explosives Safety policies, to include compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Ability to prepare explosives safety site plan and risk analysis documentation in accordance with DoD and/or Contractor Explosives Safety regulations

• Currently hold or ability obtain a Secret security clearance

• Experience in implementing and sustaining an Explosive Safety program in a manufacturing and engineering environment

• Generalist in Environmental, Health and Safety disciplines with a stronger knowledge of safety requirements outlined in OSHA 1910 or military service equivalent regulation.

• Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project

• Project and people management skills

• Ability to prepare and conduct training, explosives safety reports, and presentations for explosives safety program elements

• Formal training in DoD explosives safety policies and procedures in a military and/or defense contractor setting

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of organization, from executive management to production workers

Required Minimum Education:

Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). A minimum of 8 years of experience relating to Explosives Safety may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement116037BR 116037

Business Unit Profile

Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) is the world leader in the design, development and production of missile systems for critical requirement including air-to-air, strike, surface Navy air defense, land combat missiles, guided projectiles, exoatmospheric kill vehicles, missile defense and directed energy weapons. RMS is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona with over 11,000 employees operating at sites across the country and internationally.

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Clearance Type

Secret

Expertise

Environmental Health & Safety

Type Of Job

Full Time

Work Location

AL - Huntsville

Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Help Duties Summary

Securing Travel, Protecting People

• At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities concerning, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Responsibilities

As a Transportation Security Specialist – Explosives Detection Canine Handler (TSS-EDCH) with the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you will be responsible for conducting Passenger Screening Canine (PSC) and other Explosives Detection Canine (EDC) threat assessment/mitigation activities to ensure the safety of the traveling public and mitigate potential threats, in coordination with Airport Screening Operations. You will also apply knowledge gained through formal canine handler training to develop skills necessary to evaluate and reward canine behavior, guide canines during threat mitigation activities, and ensure effective utilization of canines. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing canines to assess passengers in screening queues for potential explosives threats.

• Interacting with traveling public to respond to inquiries, establish a calm environment, and maximize the canine's ability to search.

• Coordinating and collaborating with other EDC program members, in scheduling work and training activities.

• Traveling to explosives magazine storage to obtain identified explosives to be used for canine training and ensuring variation of aids used to ensure canine proficiency. Loading explosives in designated containers and transporting to airports or other training locations.

• Utilizing risk-based security techniques and intelligence information to determine areas in which to use canines to conduct random sweeps, support playbook exercises, and to act as a visible deterrent to potential terrorist threats or criminal activity and to align training to mitigate known threats.

• Evaluating potential threats based on canine response (passenger or object) to determine action to be taken (e.g., have canine respond or call appropriate authorities).

• Performing a variety of administrative functions to include: logging work activities/time; updating training and utilization in canine-specific tracking systems to ensure documentation of canine behavior, potential training needs, and actions taken to correct canine behavior(s); entering vehicles usage/maintenance data; and entering/validating time and attendance, etc.

• Utilizing a variety of technology (e.g., iPhone, iPad, laptop, radio) to perform core work functions.

If selected for the Transportation Security Specialist

• Explosives Detection Canine Handler position, in addition to the duties outlined above, you will also be responsible for performing daily care of the canine including health maintenance, feeding/watering, exercising, and grooming, as well as maintaining safe and sanitary conditions of TSA-issued equipment (e.g., kennel, vehicle, office space, and home environment).

Note: The duties of this position are observed and reviewed frequently for technical accuracy, application of canine handling methods and techniques, and results.

Travel Required

Occasional travel

• A minimum of one (1) week of travel in a full-time duty status will be required within 90-days of entry on duty to complete TSA's in residence New Hire Training. This training will occur away from the employee's duty station of record. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

H

Who May Apply This job is open to…

All current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive temporary appointments.

Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 16.49%.

This position is located at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV.

Questions? This job is open to 1 group.

• Job family (Series)
  1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

• You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.

• You must successfully complete a training course & pass medical evaluation.

• Selective Service registration is required.

• See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other Information" sections.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

This position is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement Retirement.

This is an emergency essential position.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band, you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, OR C) as outlined below:

A. Experience: For those qualifying using experience, your application must clearly outline three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-F or GS-4 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector. Such experience will demonstrate the ability to: analyze problems, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

OR

B. Education: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university.

OR

C. Combining of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements, and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the position; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the position; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position.

Note: For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

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

Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

Physical Demands: You must be able to perform the essential job functions described in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Explosives Detection Canine Handlers (for more information, click here). Other physical demands include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds for a continuous distance of 100 feet at waist or chest level

• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to walk continuously for a minimum of 1.5 hours without a break

• Ability to stand continuously for a minimum of 1.5 hours without a break

• Ability to sit continuously for up to 2 hours

• Maintain physical ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach overhead, and run

• Maintain ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and walk backwards

Conditions of Employment: TSA canine handlers are generally granted the use of a Government vehicle, typically referred to as Home-to-Work authority, for the efficient care and transportation of canines. The Department of Homeland Security prohibits authorization of Home-To Work Transportation to employees who live more than 50 miles from their duty station of record. Therefore, as a condition of employment, all persons hired to canine handler positions must reside within 50 miles (driving miles) of the official duty station for the position (unless waiver request is approved prior to entering on duty).

• Work may require driving or traveling by motor vehicle and occasionally involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risk or discomforts that require special safety precautions.

• You must meet and maintain medical requirements for EDCH as stated in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Explosives Detection Canine Handlers (for more information, click here).

• You must pass a Background Investigation (BI) and maintain eligibility for a clearance at the Secret level.

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

• You must pass pre-employment drug screening AND you will be subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.

• You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.

• You must obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) driving privileges.

• You must maintain, at all times, housing suitable for the canine.

• You must successfully complete the TSA Canine Handler Training Course.

• You must successfully meet and maintain annual certification standards.

• You must successfully complete all NEDCTP-lead (National Explosives Detective Canine Team Program) training and assessment requirements (e.g., Cycle 2, 3, and 4 for Real Time Threat Assessment [RTTA]).

• You must be available to work various shifts to include nights and weekends.

• You must be willing to undertake extensive travel, at times overnight, as required.

• You must be able and willing to safely work with various hazardous explosives and hazardous chemicals used in the regular and reoccurring training of canines.

Education

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Help Duties Summary

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for six months and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled under the Direct Hire Authority, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection.

You will not receive any notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. This public notice may also be used to fill target grades (e.g. WG-08 Target WG-10).

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Responsibilities

Federal Wage System (FWS) Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS) has been provided for your use and information. Salaries may vary dependent upon grade level and location selected. Please refer to the Salary Table link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Link to FWS Qualifications for additional information:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

Yes

Who May Apply This job is open to… This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Questions? This job is open to 1 group.

• Job family (Series)
  6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

• Total salary varies depending on location of position

• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

• Recruitment incentives may be authorized

• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Conditions of employment:
1.) Some positions may be deemed drug testing designated positions and require participation in random drug testing.
2.) Incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
3.) Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination.
4.) Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
5.) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position.
6.) Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
7.) Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
8.) Employee must maintain current certifications depending on series.
9.) PCS or moving costs may be paid for approved positions, dependent upon Organizational needs and authorization.
10.) Recruitment incentives or bonuses may be available for approved positions.

There may be additional conditions and/or requirements as determined by the position being filled.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information refer to the FWS qualifications link above.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for all trade and labor occupations, you must meet any minimum experience or training requirements per OPM qualifications standards and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

• Duties

Help Duties Summary

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for six months and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled under the Direct Hire Authority, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection.

You will not receive any notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. This public notice may also be used to fill target grades (e.g. WG-08 Target WG-10).

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

Federal Wage System (FWS) Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS) has been provided for your use and information. Salaries may vary dependent upon grade level and location selected. Please refer to the Salary Table link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Link to FWS Qualifications for additional information:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Who May Apply This job is open to… This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Questions? This job is open to 1 group.

• Job family (Series)
  6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

• Total salary varies depending on location of position

• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

• Recruitment incentives may be authorized

• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Conditions of employment:
1.) Some positions may be deemed drug testing designated positions and require participation in random drug testing.
2.) Incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
3.) Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination.
4.) Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
5.) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position.
6.) Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
7.) Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
8.) Employee must maintain current certifications depending on series.
9.) PCS or moving costs may be paid for approved positions, dependent upon Organizational needs and authorization.
10.) Recruitment incentives or bonuses may be available for approved positions.

There may be additional conditions and/or requirements as determined by the position being filled.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information refer to the FWS qualifications link above.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for all trade and labor occupations, you must meet any minimum experience or training requirements per OPM qualifications standards and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.