We're looking for an experienced Supervisor, UXO.

The Supervisor, UXO supervises ordnance clearance response, UXO assessment, demilitarization, disposal, and destructive testing activities at Hawthorne Army Depot. This job provides technical support to Munitions and Logistics and Demil Operations, directs assigned UXO personnel, and responds to ammunition and explosives incidents to support safe, compliant remediation.

Position may require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval.  U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Supervisor, UXO, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Supervise UXO reconnaissance, location, recovery, classification, identification, and disposal activities for military UXO, hazardous ordnance items, inert ordnance residue, and range clearance sweeps. Direct visual and electronic location of surface and subsurface UXO and oversee excavation and recovery activities for disposal purposes.
• Supervise segregation of scrap ordnance residue from ordnance items deemed hazardous and oversee safe disposal of propellants, ammunition, and related components by burning or detonation. Determine appropriate methods, procedures, processes, and demolition material requirements to support safe and efficient disposal.
• Prepare and maintain Standing Operating Procedures, status reports, technical reports, annual clearance sweep plans, project documentation, and related information required to support UXO and demilitarization operations
• Train Munitions Destroyers, UXO personnel, and other assigned employees in range safety, operational procedures, demolition techniques, hazardous materials handling, and safe work practices
• Provide UXO Safety Observer and escort services for non-ordnance qualified personnel working in areas with suspected UXO or ordnance hazards. Respond to ammunition and explosives incidents across the Depot and provide assessment, control, and remediation support when appropriate.
• aintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, Company, and governmental requirements. Report actual or potential safety and environmental concerns and reinforce ethical standards, Company values, and safe performance of assigned work.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certified EOD/UXO qualification or equivalent in accordance with DDESB TP-18 required.
• 8 years+ explosives ordnance disposal, UXO operations, munitions disposal, or related experience, including supervisory experience
• Certified EOD/UXO in accordance with DDESB TP-18 required. Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications outlined in the Company Master Training Plan
• State Blaster license and UXO database registration and number required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada driver’s license, the appropriate level of government security clearance, and clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Must be able to perform safety-sensitive duties in a safe and effective manner while remaining alert and aware of potential work and safety hazards.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $67,200- $100,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows.  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery 
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) 
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) 
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) 
• Walking 
• Hearing 
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body 
• Talking 
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time 
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language 
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language 
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) 
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions 
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site 
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)