Senior UXO Supervisor (deploy to Guam)
Job Description
The Senior UXO Supervisor is the lead UXO specialist on site, and supervises all on-site munitions response activities. A candidate must have at least 10 years EOD/MEC experience if an EOD school graduate, or 13 years if a graduate of a UXO Technician I school. There are other time and experience level requirements associated with this position.
Reference
DoD TP 18 dtd 24 June 2020. In accordance with Department of Defense Technical Paper 18, a SUXOS must: Meet the criteria for, and perform the functions of, a UXO-TIII, UXOQCS, and UXOSO. Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved site plans. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on-site munitions response and operational range clearance activities. Supervise up to ten UXO teams. Assist in the development of required plans (e.g., health and safety plans).
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on-site munitions response and operational range clearance activities.
- Supervise up to ten UXO teams.
- Aid in the development of required plans (e.g., health and safety plans).
- Review all field reports (e.g., daily reports, audits) and approve UXO team reports.
- Evaluate the risk of movement of UXO or DMM within an MRS or operational range with the UXOSO, and provide approval for movement by a UXOT when the risk of movement is determined to be acceptable.
Qualifications
- Meet the criteria for, and perform the functions of, a UXO-TIII, UXOQCS, and UXOSO.
- Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved site plans.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work plans for munitions responses and operational range clearance activities.
- Develop and implement explosives and health and safety plans and programs in accordance with applicable DoD, federal, State, and local requirements.
- Analyze the potential risks (e.g., operational, explosives safety, general safety) associated with MEC-related activities and develop and implement required mitigating measures.
- Establish and ensure compliance with site-specific explosives safety requirements, including: Enforce personnel limits and explosives safety quantity distance (ESQD) arcs for explosive-related operations. Conduct safety inspections and ensure implementation of corrective actions. Ensure protective works and safety equipment within an exclusion zone are used, when required; and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, applicable DDESB approvals, DoD policy, and federal, State, or local statutes, regulations, and codes. Ensure that air-monitoring equipment is operated and maintained properly at sites with known or potential airborne contaminants (e.g., CWM sites).
Skills
- Strong leadership and supervision skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
- Knowledge of UXO/TM/MEC operations and safety protocols.
- Experience in developing and implementing safety plans and programs.
- Proficiency in explosives handling and disposal.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $15.68 - $71.30.
- Flexible working hours.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
Pay
$15.68 - $71.30
Schedule
Full-time