- Position Title
- Explosives Safety Specialist (EOD) III
- Agency
- U.S. Army Forces Command
- Announcement Number
- NEAG228238211986D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 10, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 3: MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
NOTE 4: MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 3: MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
NOTE 4: MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
2.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
3.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
4.
In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status. In the event of a crisis situation or wartime, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties and requirements of the position to ensure the success of combat operations or to support combat essential systems subsequent to mobilization or an evacuation order. Additional training, medical requirements, and deployment responsibilities may apply to this position. Can you be exempted from military recall status and are you willing to comply with other Emergency-Essential requirements to obtain and maintain this position?
5.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?
6.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. (False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment per 18 U.S.C. Section 1001). Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain eligibility for this position based on the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment?
7.
This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Are you willing and able to meet the lifting requirement?
8.
This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?
9.
Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period?
10.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 50% of the time?
11.
This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Are you willing to use employer-provided PPE as required?
12.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. A candidate tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to annual seasonal influenza vaccination. A job offer to an applicant who is not a current employee subject to this requirement will be withdrawn if the candidate refuses to agree to undergo seasonal influenza vaccinations for other than medical or religious reasons. Such reasons must be supported by an acceptable statement from a credible, verifiable source. Are you willing to consent to, and receive seasonal influenza vaccinations or submit required documentation to request exemption?
13.
Must be a graduate of a DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Course (i.e. US Naval Explosive Ordnance School). Are you willing to provide proof of graduation from a DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Course (i.e. US Naval Explosive Ordnance School)?
14.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Material certification within 24 months of employment. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a US Commercial Drivers License with Hazardous Material certification?
15.
Duties require the incumbent to obtain and maintain Chemical Surety Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) requirements. Are you willing to obtain and maintain Chemical Surety Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) requirements?
16.
Emergency response and remediation activities may require working in close proximity to the following: hazardous chemical warfare material, recovered chemical warfare material, toxic industrial material, toxic industrial chemicals, radioactive materials, x-rays and explosives situations 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Are you willing to be available for emergency worldwide response to chemical/biological accident/incident situations 24 hours per day, 365 days per year?
17.
Conditions during deployment are usually austere, may involve potentially hazardous conditions, and involve long hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employee may be required to perform mission requirements in hostile environments. Are you willing and able to work in potentially hazardous conditions, involving long hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and performing mission requirements in hostile environments?
18.
Must obtain and maintain a Government driver's license within 30 days of employment. Are willing to obtain and maintain a Government driver's license within 30 days of employment?
19.
This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent. Are you willing to accept an obligated position?
20.
Incumbent Participates in Soldier Readiness Program (SRP), including quarterly preparedness activities. Are you willing to participate in the Soldier Readiness Program (SRP)?
21.
This position requires Information Assurance certification IAW DoD 8570-01-M, 12/19/05. Are you willing to obtain and maintain the required Information Assurance certification IAW DoD 8570-01-M, 12/19/05 ?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Explosives Safety Specialist (EOD) III position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Explosives Safety Specialist (EOD) II at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Explosives Safety Specialist (EOD) III at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
This position has selective placements factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Incumbent must be a graduate of a DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school (i.e. US Naval Explosive Ordnance School). Are you a graduate of a DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school? (Supporting documentation must be submitted at time of application)
4.
Incumbent must be a certified Level II Radiographer or equivalent. Are you a certified Level II Radiographer or equivalent?
5.
Incumbent must be certified on the Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy (PINS). Are you certified on the Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy (PINS)?
6.
Incumbent is required to have a minimum of eight (8) years combined military and civilian EOD/UXO experience. Do you possess a minimum of eight (8) years combined military and civilian EOD/UXO experience?
7.
Incumbent is required to have a minimum of 1 year of munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) experience as an UXO worker. Do you possess a minimum of 1 year of munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) experience as an UXO worker?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Evaluate emergency incident response per local Installation Directives.
9.
Direct the preparation of electric and/or non-electric demolition firing systems for the purposes of disposal operations.
10.
Direct the use of nondestructive diagnostic equipment for identifying the condition of conventional munitions.
11.
Coordinate all on-site activities for organizations operations.
12.
Analyze operational risks to ensure compliance with all site-specific safety requirements.
13.
Implement approved explosives safety programs in compliance with all DoD, Federal, State, and local statutes.
14.
Develop technical information on munitions and/or weapons systems for the purpose of recovery.
15.
Analyze exploitation data in order to create a comprehensive report.
16.
Create munitions data requirements in order to distribute to the Research & Development communities.
17.
Operate radiographic instrument, in order to access radiation areas.
18.
Perform radiological surveys for gamma and neutron radiation using scintillation detectors.
19.
Perform shielding calculations for whole body exposures to ionizing radiation.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.