Director, Demilitarization Operations

This position is contingent upon contract award. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is currently identifying qualified candidates in anticipation of a forthcoming contract opportunity. Employment offers will be extended only if and when the contract is officially awarded to SOC.

Join our team as a Director, Demilitarization Operations!

Lead Critical Munitions Operations with Impact and Innovation at Hawthorne Army Depot - Shape the Future of Ammunition Management!

The Director of Demilitarization Operationswill be responsible for all munitions process operations to include ammunition maintenance, renovation and demilitarization function at the Hawthorne Army Depot. More detailed responsibilities include renovation, modification, conversion, minor maintenance, and load, assemble and Pack (LAP) of conventional ammunition items, open burning/above ground detonation of conventional ammunition items and special projects to include UXO operations. Ensure compliance with Company and governmental guidelines and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities of this position. Works with other directors and managers across the organization to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery of customer funded orders.

• Plan and develop policies for the contract while establishing organizational goals.
• Enforce company policies and safety standards rigorously.
• Ensure demilitarization operations comply fully with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, hazardous waste handling laws, demil regulations, contracts, cost proposals, and standard operating procedures.
• Execute all orders and directives received from the General Manager.
• Oversee safety, environmental, and security requirements across all process operations.
• Manage resources assigned or allocated to the process side of the directorate to successfully fulfill the process mission, functions, and contractual obligations.
• Provide oversight, mentoring, and leadership in alignment with the Defense Industry Initiative (Ethics) and Diversity programs.

• Strong knowledge of demilitarization operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including hazardous waste handling laws and rules.
• Ability to quickly identify process failures and implement timely corrective actions.
• Understanding and management of the APO budget, including overhead and demilitarization projects.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and environmental requirements related to processing operations such as renovation, maintenance, and demilitarization.
• Familiarity with demilitarization and special projects standard operating procedures.

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required; B.S./B.A. in Management, Engineering, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Experience managing demil personnel and budgets required.
• Six years' experience in ammunition maintenance, explosives operations, and hazardous waste disposal; two years of management experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications per SOC's Master Training Plan.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain required government security clearances, including with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
• Must work safely with constant alertness, perform safety-sensitive duties, and maintain a Secret Clearance

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $118,000 - $177,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; Parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Walking
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to read/write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Capacity to express thoughts orally
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company's office or work sit

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