EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Summary 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. Responsibilities 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). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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) Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025\_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Overseas Position: If you are applying for a vacancy located overseas additional information regarding overseas employment can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/overseas.aspx Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact, please visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).