About

• Description

• Overview

• Tanaq Federal Services, LLC (TFS) is an Alaskan-village owned small business, certified under the U.S. SBA 8(a) program. TFS delivers professional support services, engineering and project management, facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M), airfield support services, military munitions site management, and logistics support services to federal agencies and the Department of Defense. TFS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

• Position Summary

• Tanaq is seeking an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Tech I for a project that provides UXO support to a Vegetation and Target Management Services project at Fort Anderson-Pinn-Hill (A.P. Hill), VA.

• Candidates must meet the criteria for, and be competent in, the functions of a UXO-TI, and UXO-TII as defined by DDESB TP-18.

• This is a temporary, 100% onsite position at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. This position is contingent on contract award.

• Responsibilities
• Conduct visual and/or detector-aided anomaly avoidance.
• Perform visual sweeps and intrusive investigations using traditional excavation methods.
• Provide MEC visual and/or detector aided reconnaissance and Anomaly Avoidance in and out of the range and at specific point(s) where radio relay system(s) will be positioned in coordination with Range Control. It is possible to encounter MEC outside the live wire complex.
• Employ Anomaly Avoidance techniques when implementing activities, including surveying and mapping, environmental and natural resource assessments, surface and subsurface sampling, boring and drilling, groundwater monitoring, installation of signs and fences, etc.
• Assist in locating subsurface UXO/DMM using geophysical detection instruments and navigate and interpret site maps using GPS or land navigation techniques.
• Assist in performing lock-out/tag-out procedures for EOD robotic operators to move/consolidate UXO and Discarded Military Munitions (DMM) deemed safe for transport.
• Coordinate with installation personnel and contractors to ensure safe execution of remote vegetation clearing operations during Vegetation Management Operations (VMOs) conducted in areas containing unexploded ordnance (UXO) or MEC hazards.
• Complete the 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) and DoD TP-18 training if not already completed and certified.
• Ensure strict adherence to explosive safety protocols and maintain site compliance with MEC standards during installation and removal activities, in coordination with installation personnel
• Follow safety and health provisions established in the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for each site as well as the Safety and Health Program.
• Must be comfortable with the identification of Key ID features and safety precautions of recovered ordnance.
• Operate and troubleshoot various instruments using appropriate techniques.
• Position may require walking/hiking long distances, loading and unloading heavy equipment, and carrying/pulling equipment across unimproved terrain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other responsibilities may include
• Operate modes of transportation for safely transporting UXO personnel and equipment.
• Locate subsurface items by operating geophysical detection instruments.
• Perform field maintenance and calibration checks on geophysical detection instruments.
• Determine precise location in field environment using a variety of techniques such as use of global positioning equipment, or basic land navigation techniques using topographical map and compass.
• Perform field collection to identify contaminated soil.
• May be required to assist in the preparation of paperwork and documentation related to site activities of work performed.
• Ensure proper storage of explosive materials per applicable guidance.
• Assist in preparing an on-site holding area to temporarily stow munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) that have an acceptable risk of movement.
• Operate or assist with personnel decontamination stations, staging areas and perform site security functions.
• Requirements

• Required Qualifications and Experience
• Certificate of Completion from a qualified UXO training course of instruction, OR graduate of military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school; PLUS minimum 3 years prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities.
• Must meet Qualified Personnel requirements for a UXO Technician I as outlined in Dept of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) TP-18.
• Ability to travel extensively to client sites and/or project locations nationwide as part of essential duties.
• Trained or willing to complete in the 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) and DoD TP-18 training.
• Proficient in interpreting site maps and GIS data; familiarity with GIS tools.
• Proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of the following instruments and techniques preferred: Schonstedt and/or Subsurface Instruments; Ferrous Metal Detectors; Handheld all-metals detectors; Target re-acquisition using on-site GPS equipment; Trimble RTK-GPS and TSC3 with Trimble-Access; EM61-MK2A; Analyzing real-time EM61 data to detect presence of anomalies; EM61 anomaly pinpointing techniques.
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license in good standing, HAZMAT endorsement preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and physical, OSHA physical, and applicable background check(s).
• Ability to obtain a DOJ-ATFE Employee Possessors clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance and access to client site.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Education and Training
• High-school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent.
• Must have OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER refresher.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to walk /hike long distances, loading and unloading heavy equipment, and carrying/pulling equipment across unimproved terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on occasion and to stand, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods of time over rough terrain and while carrying field equipment.
• While performing duties, will often be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, moisture, dusty, and/or noisy conditions.
• May enter areas containing toxic chemicals or chemical munitions or be exposed to moving machinery and/or mechanical parts.
• Ability to work at various project locations at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, as necessary.
• Who We Are

• TFS strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

• Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

• TFS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

• If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

• Notice on Candidate AI Usage

• Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

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