Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
Fort Riley, Ks
Duties and Responsibilities:Locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of foreign and domestic conventional, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improvised explosive devices (IED's). Develop new render safe and disposal procedures where none exist or modify existing procedures to adapt to new situations. Perform radiological monitoring; read and interpret x-rays, diagrams, drawings and other technical information on explosive ordnance and IED's. Detect the presence of and identify chemical agents; supervise and assist in operating an Emergency Contamination Control Station and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Station. Assist in preparing technical intelligence and incident reports. Advise military and civilian agencies on disposition of hazardous unexploded ordnance and searching techniques for IEDs. Support VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and other Federal agencies; maintain liaison with supported units and civil and federal law enforcement agencies. Conduct formal instruction to military and civilian personnel. Supervise transportation and storage of explosives and unexploded ordnance. Maintain accountability of over $250,000 worth of EOD equipment, tools and vehicles.