Job Details
Amentum
Explosives Safety Specialist
Amentum is currently seeking Explosives Safety Specialist in Quantico, VA and Huntsville, AL.
A successful candidate will assist in performing a range of work involving many different and unrelated processes related to IED and explosives ordinance defeat. ESS personnel must complete an internal training program for working with evidence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preform and document safety-check practices on all evidence submitted for explosives testing.
- Utilize EMU x-ray equipment to produce clear x-rays that are sufficient for accurate interpretation of potentially hazardous devices submitted.
- Perform x-ray interpretation, in collaboration with other qualified individuals, to determine if a device is safe, or needs to be rendered safe, by qualified SABT or FBI Forensic Device Examiners.
- Assist SABTs in the disposal of, and / or render safe, live explosive devices IAW all applicable laws, rules, regulations, methods, and procedures.
- Assist in the proper transport and storage of explosive devices and materials IAW all applicable laws, rules, regulations, methods, and procedures.
- Assist SABTs, or Forensic Device Examiners, in conducting comprehensive assessments if requested.
- Prepare detailed documentation and reports associated with explosives storage, explosives inventory, explosives safety, explosive management program, and range activities.
- Receive, open, and inventory evidence. Initiate and maintain proper evidence administrative documentation, including chain-of-custody of all forensic evidence under examination and be able to perform the duties associated with evidence management and data entry into various databases for evidence processing.
- Support activities, functions, or duties, as they arise.
- Research, develop, and author whitepapers and information papers, as required.
- Note: Steel toe boots required for range work and work with power equipment
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree
- Five (5) years handling explosives
- Skilled at Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD), performing and interpreting x-ray capture / images, explosives demolitions, explosives safety management, and explosives range safety.
- DOD or FBI certification to perform explosives operations.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
- The above experience should demonstrate the capability to deliver products under conditions of high operational tempo, frequently adjusting priorities and flux in requirements, on time. It should also demonstrate the ability to interface effectively with senior members of external organizations to develop and support technical positions, to justify technical recommendations, and communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoJ Secret security clearance.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.