Explosives Truck Driver Job Description Sample

Summary

Operates heavy truck, typically with either semi-trailer or heavy duty trailer, to transport explosive and non-explosive materials or equipment. Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position; safely perform or assist with loading/unloading activities. Responsible for loading and unloading materials according to prescribed safety methods and observes safety regulations while in transit. Retrieves supplies and materials; maintains inventory in production area; monitors inventory; cycle counts; clears production area; documents actions; maintains a safe work environment; keeps forklift operating; accomplishes warehousing and organization mission. Responsible for performing truck inspections and recording results on appropriate form. Notify Supervision when routine maintenance should be performed on truck. Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and keeping work area clean and free of FOD. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• In addition to above, maintain current Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement

• Knowledge of and adherence to all DOT regulations

Education

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Current Class A CDL

• Must be able to maintain Secret Security Clearance

Experience:

Required:

• Two (2) or more years of directly related experience

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a DoD facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required:

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of DOT regulations

Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Time management skills

• Basic Computer skills

• Detail oriented

• Proficient in handling required paperwork

Abilities:

• Maintain Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement

• Interpersonal – must be able to interact with customers, vendors, and all levels of GDATP employees in a professional manner

• Self-motivated

• Must be able to work effectively under pressure

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Requisition ID 108415BR Date updated 01/08/2018

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Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to support a focused campaign pursuing programs and customer shaping for a system that rapidly detects explosive and narcotics using nuclear quadrupole resonance using our patented technology. We are seeking someone who can develop the technology into saleable products as well as develop customers for the systems.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for meeting technical requirements on the program or pursuit and is responsible for the overall technical integrity of the program. The CE will participate in the pursuit, development, prototype, and support of the program life cycle by providing technical leadership across the development team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish customer needs and develop them into business/technical requirements and establish scope and schedule parameters to execute projects

• Write clear and persuasive technical papers and technical proposals

• Responsible for overall Engineering execution, having decision authority over the technical baseline

• Understand the impact of technical decisions on the overall budget and schedule for the Engineering tasks

• Support Engineering Bid Reviews and Engineering Program Reviews

• Transition projects from concept to product, driving development of the baseline as well as required staffing and skills

• Ensure effective Engineering management of suppliers – including SOWs, requirements specs, and process compliance

• Provide leadership to system demonstrations

• Attend technical interchange meetings and represent the organization in matters pertaining to the project

• Able to travel

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Expertise and experience in the following technologies:

• Low frequency RF design and propagation

• Low frequency antenna design

• EMI metrology techniques

• Experience guiding a capability from concept through to a developed product

• Senior level oral communication and presentation skills

• Excellent written communication skills, with strong experience developing white papers and technical proposals

• Strong customer and user relations skills as well as experience at technical interchange meetings and representing the organization in technical matters

• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationship with all levels of the corporate organization

• Experience conducting system engineering, analytical, and trade study activities using structured techniques

Desired Skills & Knowledge:

• Expertise in nuclear quadrupole resonance

• Experience negotiating scope with customers, partners, and subcontractors

• Experience in risk and opportunity analysis, tracking and mitigation

Required Education:

B.S./B.A. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math and 10 years relevant work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

Clearance Type: None required 108415

Business Unit Profile

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services delivers innovative technology to make the world a safer place. Our expertise in cyber, analytics and automation allow us to reach beyond what others think is possible to underpin national security and give our global customers unique solutions to solve the most pressing modern challenges -- from the cyber domain to automated operations, and from intelligent transportation solutions to creating clear insight from large volumes of data. IIS operates at nearly 550 sites in 80 countries, and is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia. The business area generated approximately $6 billion in 2016 revenues. As a global business, our leaders must have the ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world -- in the marketplace and the workplace. We strive to hire people who reflect our communities and embrace diversity and inclusion to advance our culture, develop our employees, and grow our business.

Relocation Eligible

Yes

Clearance Type

None / Not Required

Expertise

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Computer/Management Information Systems

Engineering Technology

Information and Knowledge Systems

Integration & Test Engineering

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

Type Of Job

Full Time

Work Location

VA - Dulles

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.

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 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.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1.Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)

If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2.Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number, and last four digits of your social security number.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Public Trust - Background Investigation

JOB SUMMARY:

Positions to work out of Denver, CO.

Must be 21 years of age or older

Under direct supervision, operates Various equipment to remove industrial waste at client site and understands all tasks for each job processes of service line including required basic equipment and safe operation of required equipment and appropriate paperwork in accordance with PSC policies, practices and procedures. Extensive Travel

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads work orders and collects all basic equipment to perform all tasks in a specific service line

• Operates all necessary equipment to deliver services in accordance with operation training and safety procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING: EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Compliance with Drug policy

• Compliance with Federal ATF Background checking policy

• Compliance with physical requirements.

• Possess all required I-9 documentation

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to conform to work hours

• Operational knowledge of tools, equipment and tasks in job processes

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• On Call

• Ability to report to work within one hour of receiving call to work.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Positions to work out of Denver, CO.

Must be 21 years of age or older

Under direct supervision, operates Various equipment to remove industrial waste at client site and understands all tasks for each job processes of service line including required basic equipment and safe operation of required equipment and appropriate paperwork in accordance with PSC policies, practices and procedures. Extensive Travel

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads work orders and collects all basic equipment to perform all tasks in a specific service line

• Operates all necessary equipment to deliver services in accordance with operation training and safety procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING: EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Compliance with Drug policy

• Compliance with Federal ATF Background checking policy

• Compliance with physical requirements.

• Possess all required I-9 documentation

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to conform to work hours

• Operational knowledge of tools, equipment and tasks in job processes

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• On Call

• Ability to report to work within one hour of receiving call to work.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

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

Additional information

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: http://www.opm.gov .

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. For more information, click here .

Payment of relocation expenses (Permanent Change of Station) is not authorized.

Qualified non-competitive eligible candidates may be referred for consideration on a separate, unranked list.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

This position is within the Technical category of TSA's Core Compensation Plan. Positions within this category may have a career progression potential up to the level 5.

TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. For more information click here .

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Veterans and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

When completing the assessment questionnaire for this position, you will be prompted to elect if you wish for your application to be considered as External (where Veterans' Preference applies), as Status (current or former Federal Employees), and/or Internal to TSA as a current permanent or competitive temporary employee. At that time, please select the answer(s) that apply to you and your application to this position.

The candidates with the highest self-assessment scores will be invited and required to take the Canine Handler Assessment Battery (CHAB), which is a computer based test, soon after the closing date of this announcement. The CHAB must be scheduled and completed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the invitation being sent in order to remain under consideration for the position. The score obtained on the CHAB will account for 100% of the overall score used to determine those who are best qualified for consideration.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Grouping procedures. Under Category Grouping, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Desirable (Quality Ranking) Factors as determined by the job analysis.

Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference .

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Secret

Science and Technology on a Mission!

For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.

We have an opening for an Explosives Safety Professional on Team 1 in the Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) Directorate to provide comprehensive explosives and industrial safety support to LLNL programs and operations requiring a broad application of practices and procedures. You will interact with all levels of personnel and management from the ES&H Directorate and LLNL programs, and external regulatory agencies.

This position will be filled at either the TSS.2 or TSS.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

Essential Duties

• Provide comprehensive explosive and industrial safety support to LLNL programs and operations in specific areas of assignment.

• Write and review technical reports and review and evaluate new H&S standards, procedures, drawings, and diagrams for conformance to DOE standards and other applicable requirements.

• Conduct safety inspections of explosives activities, and evaluate hazards for compliance with DOE, DOT and LLNL codes and standards.

• Critique facility and experimental designs and installations as well as conduct safety inspections of buildings, facilities, equipment, and apparatus related to explosives operations to identify safety-related deficiencies. Develop solutions and furnish program personnel and management with recommendations to rectify issues.

• Review results of H&S compliance audits and inspections with management, provide recommendations for correction (and prevention of recurrence) of non-compliance findings, and identify necessary follow-up measures to ensure future compliance.

• Advise Laboratory scientists, engineers, and other programmatic personnel in developing solutions to moderately complex safety-related problems and provide technical explosives safety support.

• Investigate explosives accidents/incidents for possible causes, prepare necessary documentation and recommend appropriate measures to eliminate or mitigate reoccurrence, and provide emergency response support to safety incidents on-site.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

In Addition at the TSS.3 Level

• Provide advanced explosives safety support to LLNL programs and operations in specific areas of assignment; develop and present safety courses in explosives safety or related topics.

• Advise Laboratory scientists, engineers, and other programmatic personnel in developing solutions to complex safety-related problems.

• Mentor less experienced H&S personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical or health and safety related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in explosives safety applicable to laboratory research as well as relatedstate and federal regulations and other consensus standards.

• Experience preparing safety plans and technical reports (e.g., FSPs, SARs, DAPs); conducting safety audits and inspections, and successfully working potential compliance issues with program customers, and external inspectors and regulators.

• Experience providing emergency response and participation in the investigation of incidents or accidents involving hazards relating to industrial safety.

• Demonstrated analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend and implement actions/solutions for moderately complex problems.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate technical information to all levels of management both internal and external to the Laboratory, including regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple moderately complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service and good follow through.

• Experience working independently and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people and organizations, managing complex projects, and meeting schedules.

IN ADDITION AT THE TSS.3 LEVEL

• Advanced knowledge and significantexperience in explosives safety with advanced knowledge of relatedstate and federal regulations and other consensus standards.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate complex technical information to all levels of management, both internal and external to the Laboratory, including regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.

• Demonstrated advanced analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend and implement actions/solutions for complex health and safety problems.

DesiredQualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or other scientific, technical or health and safety related field.

• Experience with inspection, maintenance, manufacturing and storage of explosives/weapons systems as well as knowledge of DOE orders.

• Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP).

Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Security Clearance: This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.

If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

Note: This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

About Us

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees.

LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Orica

Orica is the world's largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems to the mining, quarrying, oil and gas and construction markets, a leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction, and a specialist provider of ground support services in mining and tunneling.

Orica has a diverse workforce of around 11,500 employees and contractors, servicing customers across more than 100 countries. Our purpose is to make our customers successful, every day, all around the world. We take pride in operating safely, responsibly and sustainably. Together, these enable us to grow and create enduring value for our shareholders.

The Role

The purpose of this position is to lead a blasting crew at various shot service accounts, assist the site by delivering product, maintaining distribution equipment, and promoting the organization through contact with the customer in a safe and efficient manner.

Safety, Health and Environmental Sustainability

• Personal compliance with Safety Charter.

• Active participation in site Safety Meetings and SHE audits.

• Active participation in group's/customer safety program.

Blasting

• Control the blasting process to meet customer expectations in rock production.

• All safety regulations and site responsibility checklist followed.

• Site contractual requirements and indemnification forms signed off for any equipment not moved prior to initiation as identified in preblast audits.

• Blast-hole loading design and drill log maintenance.

• Safe blast loading initiation and maintain blast area security.

• Legal storage and transportation of explosives.

• Proper blast/variance reporting.

• Responsible for all persons working under their direction, including non-Orica personnel and equipment in the blast area.

Commercial Ownership

• Maximize value to Orica and customer by managing Orica costs and

• customer blast program.

• Implement best design/product (IS, i-kon, bulk/packaged) mix to deliver optimal blast results (fragmentation & dig-ability).

• Maintain and increase Orica gross margins (sales – fixed costs) while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

• Manage customer blasting schedule to ensure Orica can fulfil customer expectation for rock production.

• Manage site activities to ensure Orica is getting properly compensated for services delivered (i.e. ensure Orica drivers not delayed).

• Address and communicate issues/opportunities locally with customer and Orica site manager or at BRAD/BOT process.

Experience and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• CDL Class A or B with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.

• Experience with all initiation systems.

• Appropriate Blasting License as required.

• Must be flexible to customer demands including scheduling and working around weather changes.

• Experience with large variety of specialized vehicles, equipment and monitors to operate.

• Reliable and dependable.

• Considerate personality to adapt pleasantly in the presence of customers.

• Success in pro-actively working in a team environment to ensure efficient operations.

• Ability to priortize various projects, ongoing daily tasks and high priority situations to maximize efficiency.

• Provide assistance to other team members on a daily basis.

• Must meet requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws ("possessor of explosives" as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives BATFE)

• Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by the BATFE.

• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen.

• Knowledge and able to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE).

What we offer

• The opportunities, facilities and environment associated with working in an international organization;

• Career paths that are totally flexible allowing you to specialize or become a generalist;

• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognized and encouraged;

• Training programs, opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued growth;

• Competitive salary packages.

Advertised: 20 Feb 2018 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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

Additional information

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: http://www.opm.gov .

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. For more information, click here .

Payment of relocation expenses (Permanent Change of Station) is not authorized.

Qualified non-competitive eligible candidates may be referred for consideration on a separate, unranked list.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

This position is within the Technical category of TSA's Core Compensation Plan. Positions within this category may have a career progression potential up to the level 5.

TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. For more information click here .

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Veterans and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

When completing the assessment questionnaire for this position, you will be prompted to elect if you wish for your application to be considered as External (where Veterans' Preference applies), as Status (current or former Federal Employees), and/or Internal to TSA as a current permanent or competitive temporary employee. At that time, please select the answer(s) that apply to you and your application to this position.

The candidates with the highest self-assessment scores will be invited and required to take the Canine Handler Assessment Battery (CHAB), which is a computer based test, soon after the closing date of this announcement. The CHAB must be scheduled and completed within fourteen (14) calendar days of the invitation being sent in order to remain under consideration for the position. The score obtained on the CHAB will account for 100% of the overall score used to determine those who are best qualified for consideration.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Grouping procedures. Under Category Grouping, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Desirable (Quality Ranking) Factors as determined by the job analysis.

Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference .

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Secret

Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

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

• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

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

• You must submit a Bomb Disposal Graduation/Certification certificate.

• Selective Service registration is required.

• See "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.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference .

Conditions of Employment:

• Selectees must successfully complete all TSS-Explosives training and on the job training (OJT) requirements to remain in the program. Failure to successfully complete the entire selection process including all TSS-Explosives training and OJT requirements will result in termination of employment.

• Requires a successful background investigation for a secret level security clearance and must maintain eligibility for designated clearance.

• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.

• You must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

• You must possess United States' 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.

• Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirement: For the SV-H Band: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the SV-G Pay Band or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector) that includes performing duties such as:

• Assisting with bomb program management responsibilities such as participating as a team member on a bomb squad to include ensuring program requirements were followed, making recommendations on procedures or helping implement processes under the direction of a program manager.

• Responding to alarms involving possible explosives, IED components, or actual IEDs. Assessing the interrelationship between initiators, power supplies, switches, and chemicals to determine if the device is an improvised explosive, commercial explosive, or homemade explosive.

Basic Qualification Requirement: You must be a graduate from an accredited IED/bomb disposal course coupled with field experience as a military or civilian EOD technician or Hazardous Devices Technician. The accredited bomb disposal schools are Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (the joint service military EOD school) or the Hazardous Devices School (civilian). Graduation certificate must be attached to the application or certification in electronic applications with class number and date along with all assignments to squad and military EOD units.

Quality Ranking Factor: Specialized experience acquired within the last five years immediately preceding application has been identified as a Quality Ranking Factor for this position. This means that applicants who have specialized experience within the last five years will receive additional credit for this experience as part of the candidate evaluation process.

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.

Education

Additional information

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: http://www.opm.gov .

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. For more information, click here .

Payment of relocation expenses (Permanent Change of Station) is not authorized.

Qualified non-competitive eligible candidates may be referred for consideration on a separate, unranked list.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

This position is within the Technical category of TSA's Core Compensation Plan. Positions within this category may have a career progression potential up to the level 5.

TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. For more information click here .

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Veterans and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

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

This is an Emergency Essential position.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The assessment process for the TSS-E (BAO) is a multiple hurdle process. Initially, applicants will be evaluated/assessed through an on-line application process.

Applicants will be asked a series of occupational assessment questions linked to the KSA/Competencies determined necessary for successful job performance. These questions will be used to rank applicants according to relative merit for this position. The most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration through the remainder of the assessment process.

Referred candidates will then be required to pass both the structured interview and training demonstration assessment phases. Only applicants successfully passing both phases will be referred for selection consideration. The scores for applicants who successfully complete their structured interview and training demonstration are valid for one year. Applicants who fail their structured interview and training demonstration are not eligible to be tested again for six months.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who become eligible for the structured interview and training demonstration assessments will be required to travel at their own expense to the assessment location. Selection for this position will be made only from among applicants possessing the best qualifications.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required for this position.

We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

When completing the assessment questionnaire for this position, you will be prompted to elect if you wish for your application to be considered as External (where Veterans' Preference applies), as Status (current or former Federal Employees), and/or Internal to TSA as a current permanent or competitive temporary employee. At that time, please select the answer(s) that apply to you and your application to this position.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Grouping procedures. Under Category Grouping, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Desirable (Quality Ranking) Factors as determined by the job analysis.

Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Secret