Deputy of Operations, Hawthorne Army Weapons Depot (HWAD)

The Team and the Role

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Reporting directly to the Deputy Program Manager, the Deputy of Operations (DOO) will provide daily oversight of all installation/base operations and support functions at the Hawthorne Army Depot. The DOO will ensure safe, efficient, compliant, secure, and modernized operations. The DOO will be responsible for the Operations Department and oversee up to eight divisions to include the following: (1) Fire and Emergency Services; (2) Installation Security and Antiterrorism; (3) Environmental; (4) Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene; (5) Vehicle Fleet Operations; (6) Utilities & Energy; (7) Tenant Manager Support; and (8) Government Property & Inventory Management. Serves as the supervisor of each division lead, to include the Chief of Security and Fire Chief, and ensure that each division is supported with the resources necessary to run their division. The DOO will also interact with and coordinate with up to three additional Department Leads (Demil & Ammunition, Supply Depot Operations, and Maintenance) to support the overall HWAD mission in a GOCO environment. The DOO will drive continuous improvement, innovation, and modernization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and infrastructure at the world's largest ammunition storage depot.

 

This is a contingent position expected to be located in Hawthorne, NV. The pay range for the position will be provided at the time the position is no longer contingent. 

What You'll Do

Fire, Emergency, and Security Compliance / Coordination

• Collaborates with the Chief of Security and Fire Chief to interpret and enforce all applicable policies across the Depot and Installation.
• Serves as liaison between Installation leadership and local jurisdictions, coordinating agreements with the Army and external agencies (Mineral County, Sheriff’s Department, local fire services).
• Ensures compliance with DoD, Army, and NFPA standards, including emergency response and antiterrorism/force protection requirements.

Government Property & Inventory Management

• Directs the property accountability program in compliance with Army regulations and GFP/GFE requirements.
• Serves as primary interface with the Government Property Administrator.
• Ensures team resourcing to execute recurring and ad hoc inventory requirements.

Operations Training & Safety

• Leads the Operations training program, ensuring personnel maintain required certifications and qualifications.
• Plans and executes installation-wide training events and safety stand-downs.
• Integrates training with Safety and Occupational Health programs to achieve full compliance and zero lost-time incidents.

Environmental Compliance

• Collaborates with the Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with RCRA, NEPA, and NDEP requirements.
• Oversees permit submissions, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Ensures operations align with environmental restrictions and sustainability initiatives.

Vehicle Fleet Management

• Oversees fleet operations and establishes controls for vehicle issuance based on validated need.
• Holds the Vehicle Fleet Manager accountable for safety, usage, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Oversees vehicle lease programs, as applicable.

Utilities & Energy

• Collaborates with Utilities & Energy leadership and external providers to ensure service reliability.
• Develops and oversees emergency response plans for utilities and energy systems.

Tenant Support

• Directs support to Installation tenants, including NUWC and DLA.
• Ensures delivery of mission-critical services (equipment, transportation, facilities support, custodial, pest control, etc.).

Occupational Health & PPE

• Ensures the Occupational Health Clinic operates in compliance with all applicable stand