Aug 22, 2012

Tactical Explosives Safety Advisor - Helmand, Afghanistan

Company:Cubic

JOB SUMMARY:
Supports the I MEF FWD Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics (AC/S C-4) and is responsible for supporting the unit’s Environmental and Explosives Safety Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide technical advice, guidance, and assistance on storage, handling, and transportation of explosives.- Provide recommendations, advice, and guidance on explosive programs for operations to plan and budget for.- Provide recommendations on necessary controls to help determine/evaluate costs associated with storage and accountability of explosives.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the differences amongst the explosives requirements and policies of the uniformed services and specific knowledge of those differences in an operational environment.
- Support the planning and maintenance of explosive safety programs acoss the MAGTF.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the I MEF FWD and all subordinate commands’ explosive safety programs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) and the implications of the use of various electronic equipment in the operational environment on ordnance storage, handling, and employment.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :
- Be a US citizen with current passport.- Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to access classified information.- Be in good physical health and be able to serve in an overseas billet in an austere environment.
- Possess a minimum high school diploma.
- Possess a minimum of 10 years of explosives/ammunition management experience.
- Be quailfied and certified as an Explosives Safety Officer (ESO) per the requirements of chapter 9, Marine Corps Order P8020.10B, Marine Corps Ammunition Management and Explosives Safety Policy Program.
- Possess a minimum of 15 yrs prior military experience in the ammunition and/or safety fields.
- Be proficient in Microsoft office programs.
- Be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and move weighted item short distances.
- Be willing to work and perform duties in austere environment with limited amenities.
- Be willing to routinely perform duties 60-72 hrs/week as well as be available to support emergent requirements on an as needed basis.

How to Apply

https://missionsupportservices-cubic.icims.com/jobs/3641/tactical-explosives-safety-advisor/job