[Hiring] Explosives Safety Site Planner @A-P-T Research

Role Description

APT Research is hiring a part time Explosives Safety Site Planner to perform explosives safety site planning (ESSP) support at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. This position can be operated remotely.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive technical reviews of all new and amended explosives safety site plans (ESSP).
• Develop Quantity-Distance (QD) and New Explosives Weight (NEW) calculations using mandated government software (i.e. Explosives Safety Siting (ESS)).
• Develop risk assessments that balance mission needs with personnel and property protection when standard QD criteria cannot be met.
• Prepare and manage all documentation required for the routing and final approval of ESSP packages through military installation and higher headquarters levels.
• Provide expert recommendations to the government on the acceptability of proposed plans and mitigation strategies.
• Advise the government and tenant organizations on the interpretation and application of DoD(W) and Air Force explosives safety criteria.
• Maintain a current and expert-level proficiency with the DoD(W) ESS software suite.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for complex ESSP challenges, including the development of compensatory measures, waivers, or exemptions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of experience in DoD(W) explosives safety.
• Verifiable experience having served as an Explosives Safety Manager or primary Explosives Safety Site Planner.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask by working on Explosives Safety Site Plans for multiple concurrent projects.
• Good people skills are required, as this person will be expected to interact directly with our customer and working group participants, as well as with other APT personnel.
• Demonstrated quality writing & editing skills for reports and other communications.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

Requirements

• A SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required.

Preferred Experience

• DoD(W) and Air Force site planning experience.

Essential Job Functions

Work Environment:

• Office environment.
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation/desk.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement.
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.