Description
Commands or serves as a staff officer of units or activities responsible for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations or control. EOD functions include the locating, rendering safe, removing and subsequent disposing and salvaging of unexploded conventional and special explosive ordnance (nuclear, biological and chemical munitions).
Core Skills
- technical threat assessment
- incident response planning and execution
- risk management and mitigation
- use of specialized detection and diagnostic equipment
- standard operating procedure development
- operations center coordination
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- report writing and documentation
- training and team leadership
- safety and compliance management
- sensitive information handling and OPSEC
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Certified Explosives Specialist (ATF)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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