This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Major Range and Test Facility Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a TERM position, which is a temporary position that is not to exceed 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond 6 six years, but not more than 8 years.

Duties

Overhaul, maintain, and repair various types of small arms aid accessories of regularly and widely used design, and weapons which have unusual operation principles or critical operation tolerances. Incorporate changes to increase the accuracy and reliability, and/or modifying other characteristics to fit the weapons use for which it was not specifically designed. Disassemble guns to examine critical parts for wear or damage using micrometers and precision gages. Modify weapons by replacing old parts with new parts of modified design or making changes such as reaming out a hole or smoothing off rivet heads. Contribute to the design or redesign of small arms by making or reshaping parts in accordance with engineering directives and drawings to arrive at a practical solution of the fabrication objectives. Perform acceptance, initial, line, and final inspections in the shop and in the field of small arms up to and including: M249, M2, M240B, M4, M16, M107, M203, MK19, and M9. Disassemble automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, automatic rifles, and sub-machine guns, ranging from 22 Caliber to 50 caliber machine guns, and other small arms in order to diagnose and locate mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions. Perform operational checks of repaired weapons, using the appropriate gauges, blank and used ammunition, bore scopes and maintaining and servicing paying attention to operation ability and safe condition, and test fires weapons

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment 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 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 the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• (False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment per 18 U.S.C. Section 1001).
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50?lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the ability to distinguish either basic or shades of colors
• This position occasionally, but rarely, requires the incumbent to work at a firing range working form the back of a truck in the heat or cold exposed to the elements and noises of firing range.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Small Arms Repairer~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to read specifications and blueprints to assemble weapons and locate the cause of improper functioning; conduct simulated operation or test firing; use simple machine tools to alter parts; and disassemble, repair, and replace components on small arms. 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 Physical Effort: Must independently lift and carry all small arms weapons often weighing from 15 to 50 pounds. Small arms weighing more than 50 pounds will be lifted and handled by two people or with a lifting device. Working Conditions: Works most of the time inside shop area at individual workbench. Concrete floors normally covered with rubber matting at workbench. Weapons are oily and frequently dirty. Incumbent is subject to cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, shocks, mashed fingers and skin irritants. Occasionally, but rarely works at a firing range working from the back of a truck in the heat or cold exposed to the elements and noises of a firing range. Occasionally works on-site in a crowded arms room.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BW-APF-W6X5AA LOG READINESS CTR, WHT SANDS MSL RNAGE DO NOT MAIL White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk