UXO Tech I - AGL

UXO Tech I - AGL

The UXO Technician I will support Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) field operations for the Ahtna Former Fort Ord MMRP project. The project is managed out of the Monterey, California office with a field office on the Former Fort Ord. UXO Technician I are personnel who are qualified for and fill Department of Labor, Service Contract Act, Directory of Occupations, contractor positions of UXO Technician I. UXO Technician I responsibilities include assisting with identifying, classifying, and locating unexploded ordnance (UXO) on-site, performing sweeps with metal detectors, assisting in excavation procedures and transporting and storing UXO under the supervision of more senior technicians while adhering to strict safety protocols and regulations related to handling explosive materials.

The pay rate for this position is $35.77 / hour + $4.93 / hour H&W + 4%-8% Hazard pay differential dependent on work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18 (DDESB TP-18) requirements but not limited to) :

• Working in a team environment to successfully complete the project goals.
• Locates surface UXO using instrument and visual means.
• Using a variety of techniques (e.g., global positioning equipment, land navigation techniques) to record the location of subsurface anomalies, surface MEC, and other materials of interest.
• Assisting UXO Qualified Personnel with the following activities :
• Investigating for and identifying MEC and MPPEH, including explosive residues.
• Moving and consolidating MEC and MPPEH within a munitions response site if approved.
• Operating vehicles moving commercial explosives or MPPEH on site.
• Preparing UXO disposal site and non-electric firing systems.
• Constructing engineering controls (protective works).
• Inspection and documentation of the explosives safety status of MPPEH.
• Performing field reconnaissance, collection, and testing procedures to identify explosive contaminated media or material
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Responsible for the operational execution of DoD, Ahtna policies, standard operating procedures, and practices that support the requirements of the project.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

Physical Demands (including but not limited to) :

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. or as needs dictate.

Education

Required

High School Diploma / GED or better.

Experience

Required

Graduate of an accredited UXO-TI Course or the EOD assistant's course

United States Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) number and documentation indicating UXO experience level for verification

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) training with the most recent refresher prior to starting work

Ability to pass an annual OSHA HAZWOPER physical

Pass a pre-employment drug screen

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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