UXO Technician II - Radford, VA

Jobvite, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking an UXO Technician II to identify and classify unexploded ordnance (UXO) and discarded munitions (DMM) in field operations. You will prepare on-site holding areas, store explosives safely, and supervise UXO Sweep personnel as needed.

Responsibilities include locating field positions with GPS and maps, escorting personnel within exclusion zones, and inspecting MPPEH for hazards. A high school diploma with EOD experience and NAVSCOLEOD training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus prior military EOD experience or three years in response munitions actions.
• Graduate of formal UXO training or EOD assistant courses required.
• Underwater detection/identification training (NAVSCOLEOD or foreign equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and classify UXO and DMM and their fuses in field operations.
• Store explosive materials per applicable guidance and maintain holding areas.
• Determine field locations using GPS, maps and compass.
• Escort non-operational personnel within exclusion areas when needed.
• Inspect MPPEH for explosives safety hazards.

Skills

UXO identification

Classifying UXO & DMM

Field safety procedures

Geophysical sensing equipment

Underwater detection (DIVING)

Problem sensitivity

Deductive reasoning

Physical stamina

Navigation & mapping

Operational supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with EOD experience

NAVSCOLEOD or foreign NAVSCOLEOD-equivalent training

Formal UXO training course completion or EOD assistant courses

Job description

The UXO Technician II identifies and classifies unexploded ordnance (UXO) and discarded military munitions (DMM) and their fuses as well as excavating and moving munitions acceptable for movement.The UXO Technician II must be able to perform the responsibilities of UXO Sweep Personnel and a UXO Technician I.

Expected Outcomes

• Properly store explosive materials per applicable guidance.
• Determine precise field locations using a variety of techniques, including global positioning equipment, topographical maps and compass.
• Perform field collection procedures to identify contaminated soil
• Prepare on-site holding areas to temporarily stow Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) that has an acceptable risk of movement.
• Operate modes of transportation for transporting UXO, for which the risk of movement has been determined acceptable.
• Perform limited technical supervision of UXO Sweep Personnel.
• Escort personnel who are not directly involved in UXO related operations but have activities to perform within exclusion areas.
• Inspect Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) for the presence of explosives safety hazards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School diploma plus prior military EOD experience, or three years experience in response munitions response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the contracted operation.
• Graduate of formal UXO training course of instruction, or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) assistant courses required.
• Divers conducting underwater detection and identification of munitions must have completed both the basic and the underwater portions of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) training (or foreign equivalent).
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Operate Equipment – Utilizing detection equipment and geophysical sensing equipment to locate UXOs; transport non-hazardous materials using a variety of types of equipment and vehicles.