UXO Technician II Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 31607)

Description

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Your Role:  Tetra Tech, Inc. is looking for qualified unexploded ordnance (UXO) Technician II on a part time as needed basis.

Responsibilities:  In addition to being able to fully perform all the UXO Sweep Personnel (UXOSP) and UXO Technician I (T1) functions, UXOTII personnel may:

• Properly store explosive materials per applicable guidance.
• Determine precise location in field environment using a variety of techniques such as use of global positioning equipment, or basic land navigation techniques using tape and compass.
• Prepare an on-site holding area to temporarily stow munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) that has an acceptable risk of movement.
• Operate modes of transportation for transporting UXO, for which the risk of movement has been determined acceptable, when appropriate.
• Perform limited technical supervision of UXOSP and UXO Tech.
• Escort personnel who are not directly involved in UXO – related operations (e.g., personnel performing environmental monitoring) but have activities to perform within exclusion areas.
• Inspect material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) for the presence of explosive safety hazards.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individual must have OSHA 40-hour training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and be in the medical monitoring program prior to starting on-site work.

Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The individual must meet the minimum Qualifications set forth for a UXOT Tech II in accordance with the current Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) Technical Paper (TP)-18 Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Conducting MEC related activities.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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