Safety and Logistics Specialist (supporting the Air Force Research Lab)

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a full time Safety & Logistics Specialist to support the In-Space Propulsion Branch of Air Force Research Laboratory, located at Edwards AFB, CA, with a mission to develop, test, and acquire advanced spacecraft mobility enabling technologies for the United States Space Force.  This role entails fulfillment of duties that contribute to the readiness of equipment, facilities, and personnel such that activities ranging from in-house technology development to commercial hardware testing can be effectively performed.      Key Role:   Ensure full compliance with Department of the Air Force and Cal-OSHA safety policies across (3) Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation (RDT&E) facilities. Will work with AFRL Safety to ensure routine inspections are performed and their observations are reviewed and actions taken to make corrections. Proactive management of occupational safety through hazard identification and mitigation, personal protective equipment (PPE) assessment, independent spot and scheduled group inspections in concert with external offices, records management, and procedure development. Must engage in all area operations meetings to ensure the personnel will be protected and have the proper PPE to perform work. Manage HazMat inventory for all customer sites and ensure Safety Data Sheets are updated and available. Coordination of hazardous activities with research engineers, test crews, and local safety office representatives. Establish and maintain a culture where safety is prioritized in a dynamic environment where high paced technology acquisition is the principal focus. Perform safety reviews at all Branch locations ensuring safety, hazardous material, Safety Data Sheets and sign-in sheets are all current and correct. Assist with incident investigations in collaboration with external offices should they occur. Management of the branch’s explosives safety program (ADWSR), including inspections, personnel training, and hazard identification and mitigation. As another vital duty, provision of oversight and management of Department of the Air Force logistics programs for the branch, including equipment inventories, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostics Equipment (TMDE), tool control, and aspects of Preventive Maintenance & Inspection (PMI).    Required Qualifications   A minimum of (2) years of professional safety focused roles in industrial or laboratory workplace environments. BS Degree plus 2 years of safety related experience. Experience with munitions/energetic materials and weapons safety. Knowledge of and direct experience with workplace hazards including those that are chemical, electrical, and physical in nature.