The Engineering Science Division of ARA is seeking a field technician to join our progressive and passionate team. The qualified applicant will have experience in the handling, testing and analysis of explosive substances (to include homemade/terrorist explosives and chemical precursors).

Job Details – Description

What you will do as a Field Technician:

• Assist in the testing, moving, repair, and adjustment of equipment associated with trouble reports and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist in all phases of testing, perform administrative functions involved in testing, test plan editing and coordination, technical report editing and archiving, training documentation, scheduling and documenting project work, and perform other support functions necessary to assist the group in executing different projects, including but are not limited to:
  • Safety monitoring of hazardous operations, yard and building maintenance, handling of chemicals and explosives, placing test articles into Transportation Security Equipment and recording the results of test data.
• Broadly apply basic principles, theories and concepts to job assignments, and ability to exhibit technical and operational proficiency to assist in solving problems of moderate complexity.
• Contribute to completion of projects and programs in area of expertise.
• Interface with internal and/or external customers and provide guidance to other employees.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance and DHS Suitability Clearance. Current clearance or within last 12 months highly desired.

Staff Field Technician Requirements:

• Experience in the handling, testing and analysis of explosive substances (to include homemade/terrorist explosives and chemical precursors).
• Demonstrated excellence in test plan editing, technical report editing and archiving, and training documentation, scheduling and documenting project work.
• Applicants must also be able to obtain a C class CDL with Hazardous Material endorsement.
• Applicants must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
• Active DoD Security Clearance of Secret or higher is desired. Must be a U.S Citizen and able to obtain a DHS Suitability Clearance.

Qualified candidates apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Staff Field Technician 2 position located at Tyndall AFB, FL.

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)