MUNITIONS DISPOSAL SPECIALIST

The primary purpose of this position is Munitions Disposal Specialist, GS-0301-11 TARGET 12, oversight of the cleanup and removal of ammunition, explosives, and other dangerous articles (AEDA)

**Qualifications:**
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, for the GS-0301, Munitions Disposal Specialist. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. TARGETED POSITIONS: This position is a developmental GS-11 target GS-12 position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-11). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-9), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in: knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies regarding munitions clearance and residue management; ability to apply new scientific findings, developments, and advances, and solve complex problems; knowledge and skills to develop or refine solutions or recommendations to complex problems; working knowledge of operational concepts and contract management experience. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed qualifying education and experience to meet total experience requirements. Specialized experience directly related to the work of the position and education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related, may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in: provide overall management and disposition of explosive ordnances, hazardous materials, and other dangerous articles in support of range clearance operations. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, applicants within 120-days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal methods and techniques is required. 2. Skill and ability to develop, conduct, apply, and adapt qualitative and quantitative techniques to solve Air Force Test and Evaluation operational and support problems or define and clarify alternative solutions. 3. Ability to participate in project teams and originate new ideas and methodologies regarding operational management, planning, execution, and support. Ability to determine the means to execute operations within established regulatory, financial and time constraints. 4. Knowledge and experience of aircraft/air vehicle ground and flight operations, maintenance, industrial and physical security, and logistics procedures and practices. 5. Knowledge of DoD range management responsibilities, including environmental compliance, natural and cultural resource management, munitions management, and military use of airspace is required. 6. Experience coordinating with multiple agencies, organizations, and contractors to achieve objectives. Experience monitoring contractor work performance to include reviews of technical documents. 7. Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to track and manipulate data, design, and generate reports, briefing materials, and/or comparable documents. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to include presentations to technical and lay audiences. 8. Ability to use and maintain various personnel protective equipment not limited to respirators, coveralls, etc. 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.