EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To perform work in a broad range of weapons safety program elements, such as inspections/surveys, evaluations, mishap investigations, and safety training.

Duty 1: Performs a broad range of safety and occupational health duties in one or more areas of the weapons/explosives safety program. Duty 2: Plans and carries out formal investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving personal injury accidents, property damage, and cases of occupational illnesses covering a wide range of work operations and conditions related to explosives systems, missile systems, and/or weapons ranges. Duty 3: Develops specialized operating practices modifying or departing significantly from standard techniques when necessary, based on interpretation of policies, standards, and regulations applicable to weapons/explosives safety. Duty 4: Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards. Duty 5: Provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on areas such as proper handling and storage of weapons/explosives, traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures. Duty 6: Monitors and performs functions as the 477 FG Security Manager. Provides process development and execution for initial security in-processing and final out-processing for group personnel to include initial and annual training, JPAS tracking, initial clearance, PCA, PCS, retirement actions, any clearance termination administrative actions, etc.