Explosives Operator Leader

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Lead or Supervise work in deactivation furnace operations, destroying unserviceable ammunition and utilizing unique methods and processes to dispose of conventional munitions; experience operating breakdown machines and/or other special-purpose computerized industrial equipment for demilitarization of conventional munitions; experience operating scrubber systems such as pollution abatement systems. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Work requires lifting and carrying boxes and items weighing 25 to 40 pounds, or pulling or pushing objects weighing over 40 pounds, for less than 20 percent of the work cycle. Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and in tiring and uncomfortable positions. During fork lift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is in close proximity to munitions containing explosives; is exposed to prevailing weather conditions; and equipment which generates heat sometimes up to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. Work is performed on the demolition range and outside on ramps and storage areas when weather is often inclement. There are assignments where dirt, grease, noise, and odors are often disagreeable. Is required to wear protective clothing which is specially made and treated for working on explosives including safety shoes, glasses, coveralls, etc. Subject to assignment to either of two shifts on a regular or rotating basis.
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. About the Position: Serves as a working leader of at least three employees in accomplishing trades and labor work located at the Tooele Army Depot, Tooele, Utah 84074.