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Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

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HIGH-RISK TRAINING SAFETY OFFICER

Naval Special Warfare Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$108,019 - $140,426

per year

Closes

March 25, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing safety in intense training programs for elite naval special forces, such as parachute jumps, combat simulations, and maritime operations, to prevent accidents and ensure everything runs smoothly.

A good fit would be someone with military background in special operations who is detail-oriented, experienced in managing risks, and comfortable advising leaders on safety matters.

It's ideal for those who thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for protecting teams during challenging exercises.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, including Special Operations Forces (SOF) background
  • Direct oversight as a training and safety manager for multiple high-risk courses like live-fire ranges, aviation, explosive ordnance disposal, and diving
  • Proficiency in applying Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Risk Control System principles to identify and mitigate hazards
  • Experience developing, reviewing, and implementing safety policies and curriculum based on naval instructions (e.g., OPNAVINST 1500.75)
  • Ability to conduct inspections, audits, surveillance, on-site assessments, and technical assistance for training programs
  • Knowledge of high-risk activities including helicopter rope suspension, parachute operations, close quarters combat, and maritime operations
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HIGH RISK TRAINING SAFETY OFFICER in the NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE GROUP-TWO of COMNAVSPECWARGRU 2. This is a Re-Advertisement of Announcement #ST-12903732-26-AMW.

Previous applicants MUST re-apply to this announcement.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Possessing extensive Special Operations Forces (SOF) experience, experience in SOF-specific equipment and capabilities; Serving as a training and safety manager with direct oversight of multiple high-risk training courses (e.g., live-fire ranges, aviation, explosive ordnance disposal, diving); Applying Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Risk Control System principles to identify and mitigate hazards in a high-risk training environment.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will develop, review, and implement safety policies and curriculum based on higher-level naval instructions (e.g., OPNAVINST 1500.75 series).
  • You will conduct formal inspections, audits, and surveillance of training programs to ensure compliance with safety and instructional standards.
  • You will act as an authoritative consultant and subject matter expert to senior leadership on all matters related to high-risk training safety and program management.
  • You will plan, schedule, and conduct on-site assessments and technical assistance visits.
  • You will conduct inspections on helicopter rope suspension training, military static-line and free-fall parachute operations, close quarters combat training and combatant craft and maritime operations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12906910-26-AMW