About the Position: Serve as the Deputy Ordnance/Weapon Systems Equipment Specialist responsible for the receipt, inspection, refurbishment, and repair of weapon stocks, conducting research and development, and analysis of those stocks.

Duties

Develop process control plans and procedures for repair and refurbishment of weapons systems, range finders, and weapon suppression systems. Provide technical advice on machinery, methods, materials, and standards for ordnance/weapon systems operations. Coordinate with users and customers directly to investigate and solve technical, safety, and logistics related problems. Analyze processes for prototype system designs, evaluating performance, and recommending redesigns. Conduct weapon related testing and analysis of resulting data.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets 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.
• This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
• In the event of a crisis situation/wartime, "Emergency-Essential" must continue to perform the duties/requirements of the position.
• This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• 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.
• This position may be assigned to work both on and off of the installation, which may include travel as directed by the Government. It may include deployment of varying lengths outside the United States.
• This position may be required to participate in training exercises as assigned.

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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; Solving technical problems on weapons and ordnance materials; Inspecting material to assure shipment readiness; Creating technical reports and standard operating procedures for equipment and/or projects; and Applying research and development of evolving weapons technology to correct deficiencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Physical Demands Work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent standing, bending, stooping, or reaching and crawling. The lifting of heavy machine guns weighing over 50 pounds and working in extreme environmental conditions such as 110-140 Fahrenheit is required. Work Environment Work involves regular and recurring exposures to moderate risks and discomforts associated with working in and around military weapons and on active ranges where numerous systems are in use. Risks and discomforts encountered include exposure to high noise levels, wind, blowing debris, rain, snow, extremes in cold and hot temperature environments, and lead exposure from weapons firing small arms ammunition. Risks also include dangers associated with weapons firing high explosive ammunition and falling objects which result from weapons testing. These conditions require unique procedures, safety precautions, and the use of various types of Personal Protective Equipment. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ammunition & Explosives MaterialCommunicationsComputer LiteracyProduct Support and SustainmentTechnical Problem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W39003 CAMP STANLEY SUP STOR ACTV DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk