Job summary

You will serve as an EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST of NAVAL ORDNANCE SAFETY SECURITY ACT. Salary Range by Location: Indian Head, MD - $99,200 - $153,354 Norfolk, VA - $88,183 - $136,323 San Diego, CA - $99,044 - $153,113

Major duties

You will conduct Explosives Safety Inspections on Medium to Small shore activities and Shipboard Explosives Safety Inspections on all classes of ships and submarines. You will serve as a team member on inspections and evaluations of shore facilities, ranges, ships, and physical security; submarine explosives safety programs for compliance with established explosives, weapons, and ordnance policies. You will participate in the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) Specialist training programs to develop professional knowledge and skills required by the mission. You will provide expert management advice in all aspects of explosives safety, ashore, related to ordnance operations, structures and facilities, and performs planning and programming for the Navy's Explosives Safety Program. You will serve as the Technical Expert and Functional Lead on inspections and evaluations of shore facilities, ranges, ships, and physical security You will lead and participate in multi-Explosives safety inspection processes. You will present briefs to senior level management at installations throughout the Navy on how Explosives Safety Inspections, Shipboard Explosives Safety Inspections, and Explosives Safety Technical Assist Visits.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (or GS-11 equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating an explosives safety program to ensure compliance with explosives or ordnance instructions, regulations, or procedures related to ordnance operations, structures, or facilities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: EXPLOSIVES OPERATIONS EXPLOSIVES SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ORAL COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING SITE PLANNING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.