About the Position: Serves as Munitions Handler (Fork Lift Operator) performing tasks peculiar to the receipt, storage, issue and shipment of ammunition. Assists in conducting inspections of all types of ammunition, missiles and similar materials. This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c).

Duties

Load and unload cargo, segregating items according to condition code, lot numbers and quantity; store, unpack, pack, mark, un-palletize and palletize ammunition. Operate an electric and/or gasoline-powered forklift capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to transport, transfer, and stack and/or unstack ammunition and components. Select and tag surveillance samples in storage for inspection. Prepare shipping and receiving reports and locator records. Assist in preparing surveillance inspections on all types of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives in accordance with inspection schedules, instructions and procedures established. Assist in selecting, identifying and opening ammunition boxes and containers to perform ammunition inspections. Assist in preparing inspection sheets, ammunition condition reports and other related records. Conduct cyclic inspection on lightning protection system (LPS) for all structures that maintain and store explosives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968, which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• Position falls under the physical security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA and E) Program.
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
• Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six months after the date of appointment to this position and will not work in unsupervised situations until these training requirements have been met.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a license to operate a forklift.
• This position requires the incumbent to pass a physical examination prior to employment and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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 at the WG-5 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Munitions Handler (Fork Lift Operator) without more than normal supervision. Performing warehouse work involving receiving, storing, or shipping supplies and materials. Check shipping documents to identify supplies; and stocked, arranged or rotated items according to specific instructions. Operate electric, gasoline, or diesel powered forklifts to unload and/or move loads. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications at the WG-7 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Munitions Handler (Fork Lift Operator) without more than normal supervision. Experience following safe and proper methods of loading/unloading/shipping of ammunition or explosives or movement/storage/verification of hazardous waste; and read documents to verify description of items. Operate electric, gasoline, or diesel powered forklifts. - 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Physical Efforts - The work is performed on hard surfaces, and in areas that require standing, stooping, and bending in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising, lowering, and tilting forklift trucks. Subject to possible strain caused by vibration of fork lift trucks. Occasionally may be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire. Heavy lifting required up to 45 lbs. Working Conditions - Works indoors and outdoors, subject to all kinds of weather conditions, in areas where matches, cigarette lighters and smoking are strictly prohibited. Subject to injury, dismemberment and/or loss of life from explosions while inspecting hazardous ammunition. Wearing of protective clothing such as gloves and safety shoes is required, and wearing of other protective clothing may be required.

Contacts

• Address FQ-APF-TOOELE ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tooele, UT 84074 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk