Munitions Disposal Specialist – Direct Hire Authority

Summary

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 provide oversight of the cleanup and removal of ammunition, explosives, and other dangerous articles from the UTTR. This includes On Scene Commander, Range Residue Removal Manager, and Special Project Manager responsibilities for operational support within the organization.

Duties

• Performs the role as On Scene Commander of Recovery (OSCR) for all large footprint weapons requiring flight termination systems on the UTTR.
• Coordinates and assists in mission planning and execution to establish, revise, or review UTTR policies and procedures relating to recovery operations (weapons effects, target selection, EOD procedures, environmental impacts, etc.).
• Manages various issues related to munitions on the UTTR IAW DoW, DAF, federal, state and local guidelines, serving as the UTTR Range Residue Manager (Recycle Yard) and coordinating local EOD support.
• Performs role of Test Program Manager for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of specified customer (external and internal) projects and special programs.
• Performs contract administration and surveillance for the multi-million-dollar UTTR Range Residue Removal (R3) Contract.
• Interacts with internal and external officials and/or customers diplomatically, convincingly, professionally, and promote effective working relationships.
• Prepare reports on time, ensuring they are of high quality to an audience of Air Force senior leaders; including recommendations, meaningful program information, written summaries and results from synthesized data and/or metric analysis.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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.

Required Documents

• The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
• Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
• Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
• Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
• Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
• You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
• Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
• Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
• ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release
• Or discharge date.
• Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
• At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
• The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active
• Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The
• VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a
• DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.