About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned & operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Today it is relied upon by U.S. and foreign militaries to produce the most advanced, high-powered weaponry for cannon, howitzer, and mortar systems. The Arsenal is the only location in the DoD that has a weapons research facility (Benet Labs) collocated with a manufacturing facility.

Duties

Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, and starts work. Spray paints gun tubes, miscellaneous hardware, and equipment where appearance as well as surface protection is important. Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized preservation and packaging tasks in processing a variety of heavy mechanical weapons including guns and gun tubes, howitzers, mortars and associated components and fixtures. Operates forklifts to move, load and unload gun tubes and other weapon components weighing under 10,000 pounds; occasionally will move items weighing 11,000 to 12,000 pounds. Sets up and operates cut-off saws, table saws, band saws, drill press and jointer to cut component parts of boxes and crates.

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 include use of respirator.
• This position involves duties which are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations regarding hazardous wastes.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment, to include a respirator, provided by the employer.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 Painter (Fork Lift Operator) Leader without more than normal supervision. Instructing and giving direction in working environment; Applying paint and other coating materials through a variety of techniques; Protecting areas not to be coated; Preserve and prepare various heavy mechanical weaponry for storage or shipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Inspects, prepares and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated and or inspected are in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Required to lift/carry items weighing up 40 lbs. Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lift of 45 lbs and over. Is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend and work in cramped and tiring positions for sustained periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside. Dirt, spray, and fumes are usually present. May be required to prepare and coat surfaces outside in bad weather. Occasionally required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, and occasionally to possibility of broken bones. Operates motor vehicles outside while being exposed to a variety of weather conditions while unloading and unloading vehicle.

Contacts

• Address GM-W6D6AA CHRA AMC DIRECTORATE-TACOM SERV CTR DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk