Explosives Operator

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to disassemble ammunition, explosives, ammunition components or fused projectiles, in a production-type environment. – Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Work involves standing, walking, stooping, reaching and bending, pushing and pulling. Work may be done in awkward and cramped positions. Duties involve moderately heavy physical effort for approximately 20% to 50% of the total work cycle. Careful attention required in eye, hand, foot coordination in operating lever devices on machines while watching the load and its clearance with other objects, and in setting and attaching detonating or initiating devices to explosives. Work is performed predominately outside, and in control house and near electrical power lines. Incumbent is exposed to dirt, unpleasant noise, dust, heat, and fumes from equipment. Subject to inclement weather, mud rain, dust, etc., and where extremes in cold and heat frequently occur. Some operations require workers to wear protective clothing and respirator.
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Renovate, demilitarize, modify & maintenance of explosives.