Explosive ordnance specialist job description

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists are the tactical and technical explosive experts of the Army National Guard. EODs are trained, equipped, and integrated to attack, defeat, and exploit unexploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices, chemical, biological, and nuclear ordnance, and weapons of mass destruction.

Specific duties of the EOD Specialist include: locating, identifying, disarming, and disposing of all explosive ordnance; intelligence gathering operations; and supporting very important persons (VIP) missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and other federal agencies. Additional responsibilities include researching and identifying ordnance; disposal of hazardous ordnance; preparation and maintenance of EOD tools, equipment, and vehicles; use of advanced robotics; and training Soldiers in IED awareness.
Some of the Skills You'll Learn

Basic electronics/electricity fundamentals
Hazards and identification of United States and foreign munitions


Helpful Skills

Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry
Ability to communicate effectively
Aptitude for planning and organizing
Ability to work calmly under stress
Effectively use computers

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with government agencies and private industries performing ordnance research and development, and the development, implementation, and enforcement of explosive safety and security measures, as well as civil law enforcement. You might also consider a future as a bomb disposal expert, gunsmith, or munitions handler.


Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an EOD Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills. Advanced Individual Training is conducted in two phases. Phase 1 is approximately 11 weeks at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Phase 2 is approximately 29 weeks at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.


Benefits/Requirements



Benefits


Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change


Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)


Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.


Other Job Information



Job Category:
Munitions

Age Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 bomb squad munitions expert ordnance specialist

• Provide Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) instruction in a dynamic field where technical materiel and tactics are constantly evolving to meet real world threats and scenarios.

• Plan, organize, manage and conduct effective classroom, laboratory and practical instruction in support of Special Operations Forces Units C-IED and WMD Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for assigned division in establishing, facilitating and evaluating C-IED and WMD classroom training and practical exercises.
• Provide experienced base guidance and oversight of resources; role players, equipment training aids. Provide support for complex multi-divisional and SOF enterprise-wide training schedules and objectives to accommodate customer training needs.
• Support the development of material and procedural solutions for emerging and/or unresolved CBRN-E related threats.
• Facilitate effective communication and information exchange between all elements of the US Navy SOF EOD force structure related to support of Joint Special Operations Forces mission areas.
• Proctor US Navy EOD SOF ULT National Laboratory blocks of instruction.
• Be required to travel during the evenings and weekends (20% of hours worked)
• Be able to work in a classroom environment with willingness to teach, instruct and mentor students.
• Maintain physical fitness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MUST HAVE 5 years of operational EOD experience supporting the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) OR the Combat Applications Group (CAG) OR the 3rd Operational Support Group OR the GCC Crisis Response Forces (CRF) OR the CWMD Assessment and Response Team (CART)
• TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Graduate of the U.S. Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD).
• Qualified as a Master Training Specialist or demonstrate ten years of equivalent specialized training and evaluating.
• Thorough working knowledge of isotope transportation, storage, handling, practical exercise usage and accountability.
• Must have a valid US driver's licenses and eligible for US passport.
• Meet the requirements of the Lautenburg Act (Title 18, USC Section 922(g)(9) to handle Arms, Ammunition and Explosives.
• Able to pass an ionization physical IAW NAVMED P5055.
• Able to qualify as a Radiation Worker IAW Naval Sea Systems Command S0420-AA-RAD-010 Rev 1A
• Able to perform duties dressed in SOF Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to certify in the assigned CIN no later than four months after reporting on board

This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your start date. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to present proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for medical or religious accommodations.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability insurance

Workers Compensations benefits

401k retirement plan

*Not an exhaustive list

Zero Point is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists are the tactical and technical explosive experts of the Army National Guard. EODs are trained, equipped, and integrated to attack, defeat, and exploit unexploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices, chemical, biological, and nuclear ordnance, and weapons of mass destruction.

Specific duties of the EOD Specialist include: locating, identifying, disarming, and disposing of all explosive ordnance; intelligence gathering operations; and supporting very important persons (VIP) missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and other federal agencies. Additional responsibilities include researching and identifying ordnance; disposal of hazardous ordnance; preparation and maintenance of EOD tools, equipment, and vehicles; use of advanced robotics; and training Soldiers in IED awareness.
Some of the Skills You'll Learn

* Basic electronics/electricity fundamentals
* Hazards and identification of United States and foreign munitions

Helpful Skills

* Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and trigonometry
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Aptitude for planning and organizing
* Ability to work calmly under stress
* Effectively use computers

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with government agencies and private industries performing ordnance research and development, and the development, implementation, and enforcement of explosive safety and security measures, as well as civil law enforcement. You might also consider a future as a bomb disposal expert, gunsmith, or munitions handler.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an EOD Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills. Advanced Individual Training is conducted in two phases. Phase 1 is approximately 11 weeks at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Phase 2 is approximately 29 weeks at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

* Paid training
* A monthly paycheck
* Montgomery GI Bill
* Federal and State tuition assistance
* Retirement benefits for part-time service
* Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
* 401(k)-type savings plan
* Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
* Health care benefits available
* VA home loans
* Bonuses, if applicable
* Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

* Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
* Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
* Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
* Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
* Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job Information


ZIP Code: 93451

Job Category: Munitions

Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 bomb squad munitions expert ordnance specialist