Overview
Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead (SWFPAC):
Bowhead seeks a Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics department at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor WA.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
- Leads a team of technicians and clerks executing safe receiving, earth-covered magazine storage, physical security, and convoy distribution of Class 1 explosives to support strategic naval deterrence and Marine force protection assets.
- Responsible for orchestrating highly sensitive ordnance logistics
- Oversee the tactical layout, strict segregation, and maximization of cubic foot capacities within Earth-Covered Magazines (ECMs) in accordance with explosive compatibility matrixes.
- Plan and coordinate secure routing, security escorts, and fleet assets for moving strategic or conventional munitions across the regional area of responsibility.
- Act as the direct on-site authority ensuring all operations comply with NAVSEA OP 5 (Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) P-805, and Department of Transportation (DOT) federal regulations
- Validating transactional ledger entries within the Ordnance Information System (OIS) database to ensure 100% data alignment between physical stockpiles and systemic inventory accounts
- Audit incoming and outgoing military tactical vehicles or commercial transport carriers to certify correct blocking, bracing, tie-down configurations, and placarding.
- Serve as the designated authority verifying team proficiencies and administering localized Qualification and Certification (QUAL/CERT) boards for explosives handling personnel
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of specialized experience in military ordnance handling related to A&E Storage, accountability and transport (e.g., Marine Corps MOS 2311 Ammunition Technician or Navy AO/LS ratings),
- Minimum of one to two (1-2) years in a direct team lead or supervisory capacity.
- Enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), which requires high standards of mental and physical stability, ethical conduct, and emotional maturity.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in Logistics or Occupational Safety
- Capability to pass annual explosives-handler medical surveillance exams, including strict vision, color-differentiation, audiogram, and heavy weight-bearing tests
- Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
- Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Advanced Certification Requirements:
- Advanced Navy/DoD certification in AMMO-62 (Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials), AMMO-76, or equivalent Center for Ordnance Training programs.
- Demonstrated mastery of NAVSEA OP 5 standards with the ability to build localized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Active or clear eligibility for a state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials (X) Endorsement.
- Master Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operator status specializing in explosive-rated (EE and EX) assets
Supervisory Experience:
- Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities
- Monitor/provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.
- Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.
Target salary is commensurate with experience
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Environment
- A&E Handling, Storage, and Transportation Lead is required to be on-site.
- Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such supply, and transportation facilities.
- Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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