This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: These positions are located in the Maintenance and Demil Division of the Letterkenny Munitions Center located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This position is for 1st Shift.

Duties

Perform tasks in connection with the assembly, test, modification, repair, and disassembly of component of the Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions (MFOM). Perform mechanical inspection of missiles and missile components such as corrosion, damage, loose or missing hardware, proper stenciling, and nomenclature. Decan, disassemble, repair, reassemble and test the solid rocket motors and payload/warhead section of the MFOM. 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 MFOM 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.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required 15% of the time as directed by management.
• 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.
• Must meet ammunition certification requirements IAW AMC-R 350-4 within one year of appointment.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operators Permit.
• This position requires incumbent to work on an alternate (2nd) shift.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. WG-08 Ordnance Equipment Worker Minimum Qualifications: (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision to include test equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair, and perform the duties of inspecting, assembly, installation of missile systems and the use of hand and power tools.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG-10 Ordnance Equipment Mechanic 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. Physical Effort There is frequent standing, bending, and working in tiring positions, although there is occasional sitting down at work benches. It is required to lift, push, or pull a variety of times weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally some above that weight. Working Conditions May work in an environmentally controlled area or in areas that are 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.

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