About this role
Job SummaryThis 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.
QualificationsTo 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.
Major DutiesAs 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).