About the Position: This position is located in the Maintenance and Demil Division of the Letterkenny Munitions Center located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Duties

Perform tasks in connection with the assembly, test, modification, repair, and disassembly of component of the Joint Missile Systems (JMS). Perform mechanical inspection of missiles and missile components such as corrosion, damage, loose or missing hardware, proper stenciling, and nomenclature. Fault isolate failures and repair or replace missile components. Apply Modification Work Orders (MWOs) to warhead, safety and arming devices, rocket motors, squibs, and other explosive type items. Paint or spot paint the missiles, components and containers. Transport the JMS assets throughout the facility using forklifts with up to 15,000 lbs. lift capacity.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required.
• The applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent periodic medical examinations in accordance with DoD 6055-5-M. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter in compliance with the Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Must meet ammunition certification requirements IAW AMC-R 350-4 within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Operate forklift up to 10K lb. capacity.
• You may be required to travel (TDY) up to 5% annually.
• Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material and explosive material classes.

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. Current 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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Ordnance Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. - Decan, disassemble, and reassemble electronic missile systems - 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 OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble ShootingUse of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT: Job requires frequent standing, bending, and working in tiring positions, with occasional sitting down at work benches. Incumbent is required to lift, push, or pull a variety of items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally some above that weight. WORKING CONDITIONS: May work in an environmentally controlled area (extreme heat or cold) or in areas lighted, heated and ventilated. Subject to high frequency noise, cuts, bruises, and burns or shocks caused by high voltage energy. Some outside work may also be involved. Incumbent will be exposed to hazardous explosives and chemicals and is required to wear protective clothing (e.g. conductive shoes, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, safety glasses, etc.)

Education

Some Federal positions allow the substitution of education for experience. For this position, you must qualify based on experience alone.

Contacts

• Address GL-W39Z02 US ARMY JMC LETTERKENNY MUNITIONS CTR DO NOT MAIL Chambersburg, PA 17201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk