Summary You will serve as a EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST in the Safety Office ofMARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI . ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement (50). All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. Responsibilities You will plan and implement an AandE hazards abatement program through proactive assessments and inspections that identify deficiencies and outlines timely and effective corrective action. You will prepare reports to inform commands of unsafe conditions and provide assistance where commands may lack the in-house resources to fully abate a cited deficiency. You will review facilities’ modification drawings, equipment, or tooling drawings used for explosive operations to ensure compliance with applicable explosives safety criteria. You will ensure proper and timely action is taken to review all explosives safety related exemptions, waivers, event waivers, licenses, site approvals (proposed or existing), and ensure safety within the confines of operational necessity. You will monitor USMC, DoD, and Joint explosives safety related technical orders, instructions, and directives for command applicability and compliance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector serving as an advisor and developing safety program for explosives and related Ammunitions and Explosives (A&E) matters including but not limited to: performing inspections at designated Ammunitions and Explosives (A&E) handling, storage, transportation and operating areas; facilitating explosives driver certification and licensing training; submission of site approvals and explosives safety deviations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Explosives Safety, 0017 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Conditions of Employment continued: This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. This position is considered Key/Non-Combat Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support of the expeditionary requirements in other than combat or combat support situations. Incumbent must complete the following courses to be eligible for this position as well as maintain certifications: a. Initial Training. The following courses must be completed within 24 months of appointment to ESO: (1) AMMO-36, Explosives Safety for Naval Facility Planning (initial course, instructor led). (2) AMMO-45, Introduction to Ammunition (WBT).* (3) AMMO-76, Identification of Ammunition (WBT).* (4) AMMO-49, Naval Explosives Safety Managers/ Supervisors Orientation (WBT). (5) AMMO-67, HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety in Transportation (WBT). (6) AMMO-68, Military Munitions Rule (WBT). (7) AMMO-74, Explosives Safety Officer Orientation Course (instructor led). All of the above courses must be completed prior to registering for AMMO-74. * Not required for personnel having completed the Ground Ammunition Managers Course, Aviation Ordnance Officer Career Progression Level I or equivalent, or the basic EOD course. b. Follow-on Training. The following courses must be completed within 48 months of appointment to ESO: (1) AMMO-29, Electrical Explosives Safety for Naval Facilities (initial course, instructor led if conducting the actual test, or WBT if overseeing the program). (2) AMMO-43, Intermodal Dry Cargo Container/CSC Re-inspection. (3) AMMO-51, Naval Motor Vehicle and Railcar Inspection (initial course, instructor led). * Only required for personnel who have a responsibility to inspect Intermodal containers. Refresher Training (1) Unless otherwise directed in this Volume, all explosives safety courses that have a recertification requirement per reference (f) must be completed at the specified periodicity to maintain an ESO certification. ESOs not completing refresher training will not be re-certified until refresher training has been completed. (2) AMMO-29 refresher training is mandatory for all personnel conducting electrical testing of ammunition facilities. WBT may be utilized for refresher training. c. Continuing Training. Explosives safety personnel who have received certification will complete at least one additional explosives safety or professional development course per year. This course is separate from any course that requires periodic recertification. The Defense Ammunition Center Course Catalog and reference (t) contain multiple courses that will benefit career progression and professional development. Additionally, the DON Explosives Safety Officer Community Management Plan (CMP) identifies courses and educational requirements for progression within the 0017 community. The DON CMP can be located at https://mcscviper.usmc.mil/sites/pmammo/ees/SitePages/Home.aspx. Additional Information continued: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Tour of duty will be 36 months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Additional Information continued in Qualifications section.