Ordnance Safety Technician, Diver

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Jacobs is seeking Divers to join our team. This team requires highly motivated, result-oriented employees who can work independent of direct management, implement written plans, and ensure a safe workplace.

The candidate shall be able to perform Explosive Ordnance Disposal procedures. Also, competent and experienced in performing management, safety, and quality roles and functions required for investigation and removal of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Discarded Military Munitions (DMM), and Munitions Constituents (MC) from the environment. These assigned positions require combined active-duty military EOD and contractor UXO experience to qualify for consideration. These positions require specific knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers systems, processes, and procedures for Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) Time Critical and Non Time Critical Response Actions. Candidate shall have specific knowledge of MEC/HTRW & Construction Support procedures. Candidate shall have implemented an Army, Navy, or AirForce project work plan, as SUXOS, and/or as UXOSO, or UXOQCS implementation of DDESB, Explosive Safety Submission (ESS) or Explosive Siting Plan (ESP).

Responsibilities:

- Set-up, operation, and maintaining geophysical instruments and safety equipment

- Management activities (project, schedule, budgets, costs)

- Supervision of co-workers, contractors, and vendors

- Maintaining quality for work products, consistently reporting project status, and documenting daily production and other occurrences

- Verification of Material Documented as an Explosive Hazard (MDEH) Certification or verification of Material Documented as Safe (MDAS)

- Ethical responsibility

- Leadership

- Clear and timely communications (verbal, E-mail, text, and written)

- Operational planning and implementation of technical approaches and risk-controlled methodologies

- Interaction with federal and state regulators, local officials and stakeholders

- Teamwork in the capacity of SUXOS, UXOSO, UXOQCS, or QA the candidate shall be competent, experienced, and proficient at implementing the duties and responsibilities of the assigned position as defined in DDESB Technical Paper 18 minimum qualifications for UXO Technicians.

- Implement Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan for Munitions Responses (MR) and Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) related activities

- Maintain quality work products and project consistency

- Remain familiar with state and federal regulations regarding MR, HTRW, Blasting

- Lead and/or support Target Zero Safety program

- Provide internal and external customer daily satisfaction

- Provide timely reports, and maintain daily communications with Project Managers

Candidate should be able to travel as 98% of assignments performed in travel status on domestic or foreign short or extended assignments.

Here's what you'll need

- Graduate of a UXO-TI Course or Graduate of US Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (Phase I & II) preferred

- 29CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (40 Hour HAZWOPER) preferred

- 29CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Supervisors Course preferred

- 29 CFR 1910.120/1926.65 (e) (8) Hazardous Waste Worker 8-hour Refresher Training preferred

- US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management For Contractors American preferred

- American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED (or equivalent) preferred

- USA Citizenship required

- Able to pass DOD/DOJ Security Background Check or National Agency Check (NAC) required

- Passing an annual medical physical and qualifying for operations in OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Levels A, B, C, and D required

- Maintaining UXO qualifications, training, and associated certifications/licenses required

- Passport preferred

- Valid State Drivers License required

- Ability to perform: Walking, hiking, working in remote locations, working outdoors, working in rain, snow, wind, cold, heat, and over water, or at heights required

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

54,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

81,400.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. As a modified full-time employee, we’ll give you the flexibility to work anywhere between 21-39 hours per week. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Employees in a modified full-time status will receive PTO based upon number of hours worked (allocated plans start ate 17 days per calendar year). And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $54,100.00 to $81,400.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 27, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Arlington	Virginia	United States
Charlotte	North Carolina	United States
Baltimore	Maryland	United States
Virginia Beach	Virginia	United States