Explosives Safety Site Planner

Position Description Summary APT Research is hiring an 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 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. Required Experience/Education A minimum of ten years of experience in DoD(W) explosives safety. Verifiable experience having served as the lead Explosives Safety Manager or primary Explosives Safety Site Planner at a US Air Force or US Space Force installation for a minimum of 12 months within the last 36 months. 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. Security Clearance Requirement A SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required. Preferred Experience DoD(W) and Air Force site planning experience. 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. Contingency Statement *** This Position Contingent upon Contract Award *** Equal Opportunity APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, View email address on click.appcast.io, and/or phone number View phone number on click.appcast.io) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr