Who May Apply

Job Opening : 58080

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: November 18, 2024

Closing Date: December 2, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Jarmaine S. Blake at jsblake@fbi.gov

Job Summary

Position: Physical Security Specialist (Explosives Operations), GS-0080-13

Division: CIRG

Unit: Hazardous Devices Tools and Technology

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a HAZMAT physical
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel required

• Coordinate with partner agencies, to include local, state, federal and international partners as needed in Research Development,
• Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities and procedures.
• Perform on-call bomb technician responsibilities for the Counter IED Section.
• Plan and organize materials, tools and training aids for RDT&E activities related trainings at HDS or field offices.
• Deploy to significant IED-related crisis incidents to support other IED related responses as needed during crisis incidents.
• Provide technical support, trouble shooting and repairs, research and development and provide support to the RAPID program.

• Incumbent must be able perform strenuous physical tasks in loading and storing explosives which are contained in heavy hardwood boxes which at times weigh approximately 80 pounds or more.
• Lifting and movement of boxes of training materials for field classes results in heavy exertion by the employee.
• The work requires long periods of standing and walking with occasional periods of stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• The incumbent is subject to noise and fumes from test operations.
• Exposure also includes the possibility of explosions or burning items which are experimental, defective, or operating at the limits of their capability.
• Work may lead to cuts, bruises, sprains, burns, and even loss of limbs.
• Protective clothing such as specialty treated overalls, safety shoes, etc. are worn.

• Coordinate with partner agencies, to include local, state, federal and international partners as needed in Research Development,
• Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities and procedures.
• Perform on-call bomb technician responsibilities for the Counter IED Section.
• Plan and organize materials, tools and training aids for RDT&E activities related trainings at HDS or field offices.
• Deploy to significant IED-related crisis incidents to support other IED related responses as needed during crisis incidents.
• Provide technical support, trouble shooting and repairs, research and development and provide support to the RAPID program.

• Hazardous Materials
• Physical Requirements
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Risk Management

• Experience and knowledge with RDT&E.
• Experience in established emergency response procedures of Federal and local emergency response agencies and systems nationwide.
• Experience in all applicable laws, rules, safety procedure regulations, etc. needed to assist personnel in directing live disposal/render safe procedure operations and render safe on-site decisions.
• Experience properly coordinating with all types of law enforcement personnel; ensure the safety and wellbeing of on-site personnel and private citizens.
• Experience preserving and collecting physical evidence; preparing pertinent policies and procedures.
• Experience providing training instruction, training coordination, or large scale event planning for bomb technician operations

• Current or formerly HDS certified Public Safety Bomb Technician or DOD Explosives Ordnance Disposal Technician.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents ( if applicable ):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):