89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist
Company: National Guard
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: November 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists are the tactical and
technical explosive experts of the Army National Guard. EODs are
trained, equipped, and integrated to attack, defeat, and exploit
unexploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices, chemical,
biological, and nuclear ordnance, and weapons of mass
destruction.
Specific duties of the EOD Specialist include: locating,
identifying, disarming, and disposing of all explosive ordnance;
intelligence gathering operations; and supporting very important
persons (VIP) missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State
Department, and other federal agencies. Additional responsibilities
include researching and identifying ordnance; disposal of hazardous
ordnance; preparation and maintenance of EOD tools, equipment, and
vehicles; use of advanced robotics; and training Soldiers in IED
awareness.
Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Basic electronics/electricity fundamentals
Hazards and identification of United States and foreign
munitions
Helpful Skills
Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry, and
trigonometry
Ability to communicate effectively
Aptitude for planning and organizing
Ability to work calmly under stress
Effectively use computers
Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience
to enjoy a civilian career with government agencies and private
industries performing ordnance research and development, and the
development, implementation, and enforcement of explosive safety
and security measures, as well as civil law enforcement. You might
also consider a future as a bomb disposal expert, gunsmith, or
munitions handler.
Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the
Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while
earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition
assistance.
Job training for an EOD Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic
Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills. Advanced
Individual Training is conducted in two phases. Phase 1 is
approximately 11 weeks at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Phase 2 is
approximately 29 weeks at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
Benefits/Requirements
Benefits
Requirements
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to
change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most
up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS
availability.
Other Job Information
Job ID: 6511
ZIP Code: 12301
Job Category: Munitions
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 bomb squad
munitions expert ordnance specialist Associated topics:
astrophysicist, bioengineer, ecology, epidemiologist, laboratories,
physical, research, science, scientific, toxicology
Keywords: National Guard, Schenectady , 89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Other , Schenectady, New York
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