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 a UXO Technician III – Team Leader to provide UXO support to a Vegetation and Target Management Services project at Fort Anderson-Pinn-Hill (A.P. Hill), VA.

• The areas requiring target removal/replacement are anticipated to have known or suspected Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) and Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) contaminated (i.e., medium to high MEC risk). Accordingly, the team will employ the use of robotic technologies for target removal/replacement unless site conditions (i.e., excessively steep grades, adverse soil conditions, etc.) preclude the use of such technologies. The removed targets will be transported to an area for inspection and final disposition.

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

• Responsibilities
• Supervise UXO team members during all field activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Work closely with the UXOSO/QCS to ensure inspections and corrective actions are implemented in accordance with the QASP.
• Ensure Anomaly Avoidance techniques are implemented for team 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.
• Perform an initial MEC safety assessment along with UXOSO/QCS to ensure the movement of targets from the target position did not increase the potential explosive safety hazards to site personnel performing work after the target was removed from the target position. This includes performing a visual inspection of/over the target in attempt to identify any MEC/MPPEH that could become dislodged and then relocate or reposition to another location within the target.
• Coordinate activities with robotic operators in cooperation with the SUXOS and oversee UXO technicians’ activities (traveling downrange, attaching cables and winch from dozer/trailer to target, retreating to safe location outside of K328 distance; after lock-out-tag-out procedure is completed, travel again downrange and inspect underside of target, determine that it is “acceptable to move”, again retreat to safe location outside of K328).
• After removing the targets to designated staging area, inspect the targets as Material Documented as Safe (MDAS).
• If required, lead team to dismantle the targets to a size appropriate for placing them into a lockable receptacle and/or flatbed truck and arrange for transport to a scrap metal recycler for disposal as scrap.
• Supervise replacement of targets safely and effectively at to-be determined locations within the DIA using unmanned, and remotely operated, mechanized equipment and for the NON-DIA target insertion will be completed using manned mechanized equipment.
• Perform Munitions of Explosives Concern (MEC) reconnaissance of UXO as needed. Although the potential for MEC is primarily a concern within the live fire complex, it is possible to encounter MEC in areas outside the live fire complex.
• Establish non-MEC work areas outside of the exclusion zone(s) for the Munition with the Greatest Fragmentation Distance (MGFD). UXO personnel will perform a magnetometer-assisted walkover search to locate any MEC/MPPEH in proposed work area(s). Mark any surface MEC/MPPEH encountered in these areas for avoidance, notify the Range Control of the discovery and wait for instructions, and/or for an EOD response to address the MEC/MPPEH encountered.
• Assist in command post setting up for daily operations of remote-controlled equipment and as platform for daily remote observations of site, access roads, and all field operations.
• Assist SUXOS and UXOSO/QCS to select the target staging area, which will be the location where new targets will be positioned for movement into designated target position(s). This area will be searched for MEC by UXO personnel and will be prepared by robotically operated equipment. Targets will be transported to the appropriate range via truck and staged for installation.
• Work with SUXOS and UXOSO/QCS to establish continuous reliable radio communications to support all personnel and target recovery and replacement activities, extending these communications from the command post and maintenance areas to all target locations within the Southern Impact Areas. Install the appropriate type of radios, antennas, and relay systems as is needed.
• Establish a clean out area at the end of the range proper. This will be used as a launching and retriever point for robotic operations. This area will be inspected for MEC/MPPEH and marked for use during this effort.
• Inspect, certify, and/or verify Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) for the presence of explosive safety hazards.
• Document all MEC and MPPEH found in the project areas.
• Maintain a daily log book of site activities and work performed.
• Ensure all activities in areas potentially containing MEC and MPPEH hazards are conducted in full compliance with Dept of the Army, state and local requirements regarding personnel, equipment and procedures, and DoD SOPs and safety regulations, as well as all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, publications, manuals, policies and procedures.
• Attend and ensure all UXO team members attend an in-person UXO brief conducted by the FWVA Range Safety Specialist and sign a Hold Harmless Agreement prior to the start of any work.
• Take the 3Rs safety training. Maintain certificates of completion and ensure training is updated annually.
• Ensure personnel follow all safety and health provisions established in the approved Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for each site as well as the Safety and Health Program.
• Other responsibilities may include
• Perform field collection to identify contaminated soil.
• Operate modes of transportation for transporting UXO.
• Construct UXO-related protective works.
• Transport demolition materials and/or UXO and DMM that have been determined safe for transport over public traffic routes, when required.
• Perform site/area security functions.
• Locate subsurface UXO and DMM by operating geophysical detection instruments.
• Perform field maintenance and calibration checks on geophysical detection instruments.
• Prepare firing systems, both electric and non-electric, for demilitarization operations.
• Operate personnel decontamination stations.
• 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.
• Requirements

• Required Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 8 years prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities.
• Ability to work at various project locations at Fort Walker, VA as part of essential duties.
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and OSHA physical.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking.
• 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
• Minimum high-school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent.
• Must have certificate of completion from a qualified UXO training course of instruction, or graduate of military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school PLUS minimum 8 years prior military EOD and/or commercial UXO experience in munitions response actions or range clearance activities.
• Must meet Qualified Personnel requirements as outlined in DoD Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) TP-18 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Must have OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and current 8-hour annual HAZWOPER refresher.
• Must have an appropriate level of Supervisor training and certification.
• Physical Requirements
• 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, Virginia.
• 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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