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Your Impact:
Mission Statement
Jacobs provides field, range, testing, chemical, and biological laboratory support to the U.S. Army at the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) located at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), UT. As a major test site for the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, the WDTC is responsible for the test and evaluation of chemical and biological (CB) defense systems, incendiary and smoke/obscuration munitions systems, and related operational concepts.
In addition to these responsibilities, we also support non-CB testing at the WDTC for the DOD and other Federal agencies, including environmental assessment/impact evaluation and munitions demilitarization.
Our Dugway Operation was established in 2004 with the award of the Field, Range, Chamber, and Laboratory Support Services (FRC&LSS) contract to Jacobs. Through the FRC&LSS contract, we have integrated with Mellor Engineering, TOPE, and JRAD with a composite staff size of more than 170 personnel.
Job Description
Jacobs is looking for a candidate with experience and able to perform various types of tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Develops tests, plans, cost estimates, and detailed technical approaches. Designs and develops schedules, methods, devices, and equipment, as required, to provide test data and achieve operation’s objectives. Familiar in coordinating plans, statement of work, operating budgets, development of work breakdown structures, and implementing earned value management practices. Acts as primary customer contact for program activity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Oversee all operations within the Field Division to include testing and training initiatives within the field division. Operational evaluation of equipment and techniques. The ability to innovate and adapt to changing program requirements, and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Develops tests, plans, cost estimates, and detailed technical approaches. Designs and develops schedules, methods, devices, and equipment, as required, to provide test data and achieve operation’s objectives. Familiar in coordinating plans, statement of work, operating budgets, development of work breakdown structures, and implementing earned value management practices. Acts as primary customer contact for program activity.
Required Education and Experience:
- Four (4) years of experience in areas of developmental, operational testing or training.
- Must be able to prepare operating plans from Government CWO requirements and direct efforts of subordinates in the performance of field and chamber testing.
- Familiar in coordinating plans, statements of work, operating budgets, development of work breakdown structures, and implementing earned value management practices.
- Acts as primary customer contact for program activity.
Required Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Essential Functions for Position
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Physical Requirements
- Medium- Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Work Environment
Generally an outdoor environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot and cold climates.
Needs to be able to work well with co-workers and all levels of management.
No hazards on job or unusual environmental conditions.
Office is located on site in Government spaces at: Dugway Proving Ground, UT.
Equipment and Machines
Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work related tools as required.
Attendance
- Regular hours will be between Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines
- Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Must always demonstrate professional behavior when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers.
Must have clear, concise, and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required.
Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects.
This may involve airline travel.
When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion.
This position will require a valid driver license to operate a variety of vehicles.
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