About the Position: The Yakima Training Center is a United States Army training center, used for maneuver training, Land Warrior system testing and as a live fire exercise area. It is a part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It comprises 327,000 acres of land, most of which consists of shrub-steppe, making it one of the largest areas of shrub-steppe habitat remaining in Washington state.

Duties

Independently load and unload materials to check, assemble, and process documents, and route materials and equipment for storage to correct locations. Assemble or disassemble containers, such as checking and replacing environmental controls, attaching pads, positioning pads precisely and tightening to close tolerance for careful transportation of explosives and hazardous materials. Perform the full range of warehousing duties involving receipt, storage, issue, shipment and surveillance operations to ensure the safe handling of ammunition and its components, powders, explosives and residue throughout the warehousing process. Evaluate the condition and load limits of bridges, in scheduling weigh points, and traffic conditions and hazards locally and over long-distance routes in unfamiliar geographic areas to prevent incidences and accidents. Follow oral or written job orders that indicate type and quantity of material destined for demolition. Handle ammunition and explosive materials in a safe and proper manner to prevent loss of life, injury, and damage to property.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Operators License within 30 days of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment. This bands individual convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate occupational training certification IAW AMCR 350-4, 49 CFR and FORSCOM 700-4 Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations within 12 months after hire.
• Applicant must be cleared In Accordance With (IAW) requirements of AR 190-11. Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AAE) (7281 Local Background Check).
• May be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain a valid US Army Driver's License. In order to obtain a US Army Driver's license, you must be in possession of a valid state driver's license.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Munitions Handler without more than normal supervision performing common Munitions Handler duties such as receipt, storage, issue, shipment, surveillance operations, and movement of ammunitions and residue. I work under close supervision of a work leader of journey-level Munitions Handler who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent bending, standing, walking. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing 60-70 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in all types of weather to include extreme temperature ranges in summer and winter. Storage areas are unheated. Subject to cuts, bruises and sprains; possibility of more serious injuries from explosions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W6YXAA USALRCTR JB LEWIS MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk