Senior Unexploded Ordnance Supervisor

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SUMMARY:

The Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS) oversees all explosive operations including coordination of daily activities; interacts with DAWSON Clients; oversight of multiple field teams; conducts daily briefings in accordance with approved project plans; prepares daily site reports and documents Munitions and Explosives of Concern upon locating through disposal; oversees demolition operations in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

This hourly position pays $57.13 per hour base salary plus $5.09 per hour health and welfare (H&W) benefits. Please note H&W benefits are paid for a maximum of 40 hours per week. A typical work week is expected to consist of four 10-hour workdays Monday through Thursday with the potential for 10 hours of overtime per week paid at a rate of 1.5 times base hourly pay. Travel expenses for mobilization/demobilization include mileage/airfare from your home of record to the project site and back to your home of record upon completion of the assignment. A budget of up to 8-hours each way has been allocated for travel time. Meal and lodging per diem rates are $223 per day ($200 on the first day of travel and $69 on the last day of travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise all explosives operations.
• Supervise multiple UXO teams.
• Properly identify and assess the hazards of Munitions and Explosives of Concern.
• Assist in development of munitions response plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees within the department(s).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified as SUXOS in accordance with the most recent version of DDESB TP-18.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: 40 Hour HAZWOPER, Current 8 Hour Annual HAZWOPER Refresher; OSHA 8 Hour Supervisor Certification; 30 Hour OSHA Construction Certification; Current Medical Clearance; Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training; Operational Security Training and have the ability to pass a background check.
• Must have a minimum of 13 years of EOD/UXO experience with 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Graduate of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) or approved UXO training course.
• Must be able to perform all functions of UXOSO, UXO Technician I, II, and III.
• Must be capable of moving through rough terrain for extended periods of time.
• Basis user level of Microsoft Office Software, databases and documentation control systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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