Job opening: AMMUNITION INSPECTOR

Salary: $25 - 30 per hour

Published at: Nov 07 2023

Employment Type: Full-time

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, Position Description Number D2281000 and is part of the ME USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in the United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) Supply & Services Division, Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). This is an Army National Guard (ARNG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to perform the handling, storage, examining, transporting, and identifying of ammunition and explosives to detect defects, serviceability, deterioration, and compliance with all ammunition and explosives regulations, acceptable standards, specifications, or contractual requirements, as well as policy and procedures. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Conducts pre-issue inspection of ammunition items prior to issue. Checks each item for restrictions or suspensions. Inspects vehicles, equipment, and storage areas relating to the safety and security of Ammunition and Explosives (A&E). Advises using units on the proper procedures for completion of documentation for issue and turn-in of ammunition and residue. Performs receipt inspections on all ammunition and components turned in by using units. Assists in the inspection and classification of ammunition throughout the state. Provides input regarding causes of ammunition un-serviceability and takes appropriate action when ammunition deterioration is found to be other than "fair wear and tear". Inspects small arms ammunition to ensure segregation of ball and blank ammunition. Supports inspections on all A&E residue returned to the ammunition residue yard. Certifies ammunition residue as explosive free. Initiates documentation for disposition of residue. 2. Inspects ammunition, performs maintenance, care, preservation, shipping and storage operations, assuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, drawings, etc. during operations. Conducts visual, mechanical, functional, static or dimensional tests as required. Uses and maintains test equipment including calibration equipment. Sets up and operates specialized Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE). Validates material to assure compatibility of explosive items. Spot checks ammunition accountability, and stock accounting procedures. Participates in required quarterly inventories. Conducts causative research by identifying material with lost identifications or found on post through verification inspection. Researches through data bases to identify lots and dates of arrival. Conducts compliance inspections on units at an Ammunition Holding Area (AHA), individual unit field AHAs and at unit locations if required. Monitors ammunition and explosive related operations at firing sites and demilitarization areas for adherence to regulations a procedures concerning explosives, compatibility, quantity distance, explosive and personnel limits, transportation and utilization of protective equipment. Inspects ammunition and components using appropriate Ammunition Surveillance Procedures. Performs Assists inspections of ammunition storage structures to assure safe storage, compatibility, explosive limits, identify structural deterioration and inventory and security practices. 3. Responsible for the requirements of all ammunition management documentation. Researches, analyzes, and completes the proper and required documentation of ammunition transfer records, surveillance records, ammunition condition reports, quality deficiency reports, magazine data cards and numerous other documentation and/or reports. Initiates and maintains inspection reports, publications, and files. Verifies all services' suspension and restriction notices. Records inspection results to the Depot Surveillance Record (DSR) in the Munitions History Program (MHP). Assists in gathering information for the preliminary malfunction report noting all facts pertinent to this malfunction. Confers with Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS), Ammunition Officer, or other experts to arrive at probable cause for the malfunction and makes recommendation on suspense action. Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of ammunition administrative procedures as outlined in Department of the Army (DA) regulations, pamphlets, and other applicable regulations. Researches and analyzes, maintain, technical manuals, drawings, and specifications to ensure assigned procedures are applicable to specific items. Participates in the development, revision and/or update of SOPs, as required. Adheres to SOPs and other regulatory guidance, during normal maintenance, care, preservation and other ammunition preparation operations, to assure safety of end product and safety during operations. Responsible to complete risk assessments, take necessary safety precautions to prevent accident, or incident, and prevent fires. Reports all accidents and incidents to supervisory chain in a timely manner, and complete all required documentation to record accident or incident.

Requirements

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E5 & Below Compatible Military Assignments: : CMF 89: NOTE: If you do not possess the compatible MOS you will not be disqualified from being considered. Selected applicant must be prepared to attend the appropriate school. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which demonstrates the applicant's ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue request forms; skill in using hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment to move stock; ability to use hammers, pliers, and other hand tools; and to follow oral and written instructions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-09 For WG-09 level must have fifteen (15) months Experience interpreting wiring diagrams and facility blueprints, as well as scale indications in a toxic or radioactive environment. Experience planning work sequences and determining the requirements for serviceability of equipment, and knows the impact of repairs on related integral devices. Experience interpreting technical publications with the ability to assist subordinates or other employees in interpreting technical publications applicable to the detection, identification and destruction of numerous types of explosives and toxic materials. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Individual selected for this position must successfully complete the following courses at the earliest possible time: Obtain and maintain Secret Security clearance Incumbent must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives) and must pass a local and national law enforcement files check. Incumbent must graduate from the 80-hour HAZMAT Certification course. Must be Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) certified.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.