Job Description

The UXO Quality Control/Safety Officer supports management in establishing, developing, implementing and maintaining an effective QMS in accordance with ISO 9001:2015. Assists management in planning, developing, establishing, implementing and maintaining an approved Quality Manual compliant with the Statement of Work and QMS elements. Provides technical support for UXO personnel conducting range clearances and ordnance response projects Develops and implements approved explosives and UXO health and safety program in compliance with applicable DoD policy and federal, state, and local health and safety statutes, regulations and codes. Analyzes operational risks, explosive hazards and safety requirements. Conducts audits and inspections for Quality, Safety, & UXO.

Position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Graduate of Naval School, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) at Indian Head, MD or Eglin AFB, FL / UXO School.
• Ten years’ experience in explosive ordnance recognition, handling, retrieval, and disposal.
• Eight years’ experience in all phases of range clearances or munitions response actions.
• Five years’ experience in UXO supervisory positions(UXO Tech III).
• Experience in managing an Explosive Safety Program. Ability to read and write UXO technical documents to include sop's and work instructions.
• Familiarity with DoD, DoN, Range sustainment and AA&E directives and instructions. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, hand held GPS hardware and supporting software. i.e. Map source, ARCGIS, UXO estimator, EOD TDA , ARCPAD. AEODOPS,
• Ability to speak, read, and write English. Must possess a valid state Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.
• Must be trained and qualified/certified in accordance with Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) Technical Paper (TP) 18,
• Minimum Qualifications for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technicians and Personnel
• Must obtain and maintain Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with 49 CFR 391.41.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Maintain current a 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Possess 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor certification. Possess Quality Control training certification (UXOQC only)
• Coordinate and implement Occupational Safety and Health Program at the site level.
  Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies including OSHA, EPA, US Navy, etc.; identify and mitigate physical and procedural hazards in the workplace, provide or coordinate safety training for employees as required or directed.
• Provide direction to the site manager in all areas of hazard assessment, control, regulatory compliance, and safety program initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
• 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field OR
• 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Qualifications: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification

Physical Requirements

May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.