SCA UXO Tech I (El Centro, CA)

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. Job Description: Job Posting Are you interested in making the world a safer place through your expertise and experience with unexploded ordnance (UXO)? If so, Parsons has an opportunity for you! We need your help with the reconnaissance, classification, and removal of UXO from affected communities. The Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician will provide technical support and set standards for UXO personnel conducting ordnance response projects, perform reconnaissance, classification, disposing, transporting, storage of UXO complying with Federal, state and local laws, will perform risk-hazard analysis and maintenance and operator checks on all team equipment, and will plan and supervise range clearance operations. The Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I will perform the following tasks: assist in performing reconnaissance and classification of UXO identification of U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuses, projectiles and projectile fuses, grenades and grenade fuses, rockets and rocket fuses, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnic items, military explosives and demolition materials. Work also requires that the incumbent perform location of subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers, assists in performing excavation procedures on buried UXO, perform operator maintenance of military and/or civilian magnetometers. This technician will locate surface UXO using visual means, and assist in the following: transporting and storing UXO and demolition materials, preparing non-electric firing system for an UXO disposal operation, and preparing electric firing system for an UXO disposal operation disposing of ammunition/ explosives by burning. This worker is responsible for disposing of ammunition/explosives by detonation, assisting in the operation of a personnel decontamination station, ware appropriate personal protective equipment in contaminated areas, and assist in the inspection of salvage UXO-related material and erection of UXO-related protective works. Responsibilities: Locate surface UXO using visual means Operate a motor vehicle for transporting UXO Prepare an onsite safe holding area for UXO Perform storage of UXO and demolition materials and prepare an UXO disposal site Prepare nonelectric firing system for a UXO disposal operation, electric firing system for an UXO disposal operation, and a detonating cord firing system Qualifications: must be a graduate of military EOD School; alternatively can be a graduate of UXO-TI course, EOD assistant's course, or passing score on a comprehensive assessment. 0-6 months or more total EOD and MEC on-the-job experience is a plus. Ability to locate subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers, perform excavation procedures on buried UXO by manual and mechanical means, and perform operator maintenance of military and/or civilian magnetometers. ***job location is El Centro, CA*** Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ . We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! 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