EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyFull-time$91–118K/yrPosted 3w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$91–118K/yr
Location
Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Defense Threat Reduction Agency is hiring an EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TECHNICAL SPECIALIST. The position serves as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technical Exchange Coordinator for US European Command, providing expert EOD support, planning, and crisis response for nuclear weapons emergencies within the Nuclear Exercise & Evaluation Division.

Key focus areas include Plan and execute specialized EOD technical exchanges between US forces, DoW response forces, interagency elements, and international partners, Provide specialized technical support and management for national and international nuclear weapons incident management exercises and training activities, and Manage and coordinate complex multi-site training activities encompassing seminars, tabletop, command post, and full-scale field training exercises.

Important skills include EOD Support Knowledge, EOD Technical Exchange Planning, EOD Technical Exchange Evaluation, EOD Technical Exchange Testing, EOD Technical Exchange Studies, and EOD Technical Exchange Crisis Support. Preferred (not required): Planning Specialized EOD Technical Exchanges, Executing Specialized EOD Technical Exchanges, Specialized Technical Support, and Management For Nuclear Weapons Incident Management Exercises.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EOD Support KnowledgeEOD Technical Exchange PlanningEOD Technical Exchange EvaluationEOD Technical Exchange TestingEOD Technical Exchange StudiesEOD Technical Exchange Crisis SupportDesigning Large-Scale Multinational Emergency Preparedness ExercisesDesigning Technical Training ExchangesCoordinating Technical Training ExchangesExecuting Technical Training ExchangesNegotiating Bilateral AgreementsFormulating Bilateral AgreementsAnalyzing Bilateral AgreementsNegotiating International AgreementsFormulating International AgreementsAnalyzing International AgreementsNegotiating Memorandum of UnderstandingFormulating Memorandum of UnderstandingAnalyzing Memorandum of UnderstandingConducting Explosive Ordnance DisposalHazardous Devices MitigationSpecialized Technical OperationsEmergency Response to Radiological MaterialsEmergency Response to High-Consequence HazardsOrchestrating Emergency Response PlansManaging Emergency Response PlansOrchestrating Multi-Agency Preparedness ExercisesManaging Multi-Agency Preparedness ExercisesPlanning Specialized EOD Technical ExchangesExecuting Specialized EOD Technical ExchangesSpecialized Technical SupportManagement for Nuclear Weapons Incident Management ExercisesManaging Complex Multi-Site Training ActivitiesDetailed Analysis of US Government PositionsComplex Diplomatic NegotiationsLeading Integrated Planning TeamsDeveloping Comprehensive Unilateral After Action Reviews

Qualifications

GS-12 Grade Level or Equivalent ExperienceNaval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal Graduate10 Years EOD Field ExperienceTop Secret Security Clearance

Full job description

This position is located in the Nuclear Exercise & Evaluation Division (NE-NSE) and will serve as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technical Exchange Coordinator for the US European Command (USEUCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The incumbent provides expert EOD support knowledge to Combatant Commanders and Services and other government agencies in EOD technical exchange planning, evaluation, testing, studies and crisis support for US nuclear weapons emergency response. To qualify for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technical Specialist, GS-0301-13 position your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the (GS-13) grade level, specialized experience must be at the (GS-12) grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes: 1. Experience designing, coordinating, and executing large-scale, multinational emergency preparedness exercises or technical training exchanges involving diverse interagency and international partners. 2. Negotiating, formulating, and analyzing bilateral agreements, international agreements, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) between United States federal agencies and foreign government entities. 3. Conducting explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), hazardous devices mitigation, or specialized technical operations, to include emergency response to radiological materials or high-consequence hazards. 4. Orchestrating and managing comprehensive emergency response plans and multi-agency preparedness exercises (such as tabletop, command post, or full-scale field exercises) for high-consequence hazardous incidents. As a EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TECHNICAL SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: 1. Plan and execute specialized EOD technical exchanges between US forces, DoW response forces, interagency elements, and international partners. 2. Provide specialized technical support and management for national and international nuclear weapons incident management exercises and training activities and supporting events. 3. Manage and coordinate complex, multi-site training activities encompassing Seminars, Table Top Exercises, Command Post Exercises, and full-scale Field Training Exercises. 4. Provide detailed analysis of US Government positions, and engage in complex, diplomatic negotiations with international partners to forge executable solutions and bilateral plans. 5. Lead Integrated Planning Teams (IPTs) composed of operators, planners, and contractors, as well as develope comprehensive unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral After Action Reviews (AARs). Security clearance required: Top Secret

Education You must be a graduate of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and have at least ten years experience in the EOD field. (with this application, provide certifications, transcripts and resume reflecting required experience)