Job Description

Constellis was established in 2010 by a group of operators and investors who sought to combine best-in-class brands, assets and people within the complex risk management industry. Today, the leading provider of risk management and operational support services worldwide, Constellis combines the legacy capabilities and experience of ACADEMI, AMK9, Triple Canopy, Olive Group, OMNIPLEX, Centerra, Edinburgh International, Strategic Social and all of their affiliates. From life support, procurement, operations and maintenance to high-threat protection, training, C4I systems integration and crisis response, Constellis helps its clients achieve and sustain success, no matter where they are in the world. Constellis operates in approximately 40 countries with regional offices in Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. Constellis is headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C. in Reston, VA

Kennel Master -- General Services Administration -- Theater Wide (GSA-TW)

This position will located at various locations in Afghanistan

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the kennel

Conduct training of program explosives detection dogs

Provide on and off compound detection of explosive materials

Perform daily maintenance training (i.e., performance and explosives detection) and maintain training records for assigned detection dogs

Maintain the day-to-day health and welfare of assigned detection dogs

Maintain all assigned canine-related equipment

Perform basic canine emergency first-aid as needed

Maintain complete and thorough records associated with the task order detection dogs including, but not limited to:

Acquisition records

Health and immunization records

Training records, to include all records of when the dog was initially trained, to what standards, using what techniques, and by whom

Testing records, to include where, by whom, and when the dog was certified prior to acceptance on the program, what explosive odors the dog was tested on, the results, any follow-on training, and all certification/recertification and validation testing

Handler records, to include the names and appropriate identifiers of all EDDs with whom the dog was worked while on the program

Acquisition, storage, and disposal records of all explosive training aids used during the contract period

Responsible for the safe and efficient control, handling, and disposal of explosive training aids, ensuring that all training aids are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with established protocols/best practices

Manage, supervise, and coordinate post assignments and schedules for canine handlers and trainers, including leave rotations and within-theater travel to and from sites within the task order area of responsibilities

Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver's license

Valid tourist passport (if required)

Must possess a valid DoD Secret Clearance

Must possess Canine certification or equivalent national/state/provincial military or law enforcement certification as a working dog handler

Must possess a minimum of two (6) years' experience as an explosives detection dog handler

Must possess a minimum of one (4) years of experience as a Kennel Master.

Experience may be gained in the employ of any national, state, provincial, local, or commercial entities

Must attend and complete all required training courses if required

Attend and successfully complete firearms training if required

Must possess a local, state, or governmental recognized Kennel Master certification or equivalent

Attend and successfully complete the supervisor training course if required

Maintain a personnel security clearance if required

Possess no impediments to traveling overseas to and within countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy in general, or to the country or countries assigned in the applicable task order in specific.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

With operations across every major continent and an annual revenue of $1.7 billion dollars, Constellis provides a wide array of opportunities for individuals looking to build successful careers in a fast-paced, growing industry. Legal, moral and ethical business practices remain at the cornerstone of our culture and Constellis continues to be recognized for our emphasis on quality and compliance. This strong track-record of performance is supported by our deep relationships across key government agencies and blue chip commercial customers. With more than 21,000 personnel worldwide, the majority of whom are military or law enforcement veterans, we leverage our employees' ambition and passion for creating a safer world. Our extensive operational expertise is augmented by our intimate knowledge of economies, communities and cultures. As a result, we share a willingness to support complex operations in some of the world's most demanding places