This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Surveillance Inspector conducting statistical sampling, inspection, and initial serviceability assignment actions incident to a wide variety of plant surveillance operations involving material and munitions.

Duties

Perform a variety of inspections of munitions, components, and explosives materials. Perform 100% monitoring of open detonation and burning operations IAW regulatory guidance. Monitor the removal of components from an end item making it more efficient and safer to demilitarization. Inspect out bound and inbound conveyances prior to and after loading to ensure conformity with drawings, regulations, and DOT/UN requirements. Inspect ammunition storage structures to assure safe storage, identify structural deterioration and monitor correctness of gridding inventory and security practices.

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 pre-employment and annual physicals.
• This position requires you to possess and maintain a valid stateside driver’s license.
• 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 the position.
• This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires an Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Security Certification/Screening in accordance AR 190-11, must be certified in the Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials every two years and in MILVAN inspection every 4 years.
• The incumbent must be certified by requirements outlined in AMC-R 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition operations.
• The incumbent must satisfactorily complete required hazardous waste training and refresher.
• This position requires the employee drive a motor vehicle and successfully pass an Army approved defensive driving certification course.
• Incumbent will be required to pass and maintain forklift operator certification up to and including 6,000 diesel and electric, 5 kilowatt generator on mobile rail workshop.

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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Surveillance Inspector ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform surveillance inspection of munitions components and explosives materials; Planning inspection sequence and designating inspection points; Conduct in-process, standard sampling and visual and dimensional inspection in connection with field and plant inspections. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting items weighing up to approximately 65 pounds (occasionally over 65 pounds). Duties require manual dexterity; mental visual and muscular coordination use of both hands and freedom from color blindness. Incumbent may be required to maintain a rapid work pace depending on work situation. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside. Most buildings are with little or no heat. Frequently work is of a dirty and/or noisy nature. Incumbent may be exposed to weather or other extremes and must wear protective clothing such as safety shoes, face shields, goggles, car plugs, respirators, heavy gloves, protective masks and toxicological and protective (TAP) clothing/equipment. Is subject to exposure to acids, alkali explosives, paint, dirt, dust, grease, noise and a variety of potentially hazardous machines/equipment. Possible injuries range from minor cuts and bruises,; to loss of limbs, eyes or life

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BT-APF-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk