Job opening: Ammunition Inspector
Salary: $25 - 34 per hour
Published at: Feb 01 2024
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 PDD2278000 / D2281000 and is part of the WY United States Property and Fiscal Office, Wyoming Army National Guard.
Duties
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.
(1) Conducts pre-issue inspection of ammunition items prior to issue.
(2) Inspects ammunition, performs maintenance, care, preservation, shipping and storage operations, assuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, drawings, etc. during operations.
(3) Responsible for the requirements of all ammunition management documentation.
(4) Assists in the National Level Ammunition Capability (NLAC) resupply and excess management process as required.
(5) General knowledge of ammunition processes, regulations, and inspection requirements. Develops technical expertise through schooling, technical publications and personal experience of ammunition processes, regulations and inspection requirements.
** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **
Qualifications
TECHNICIAN INFO
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Tenure: Group 1 or 2
Work Schedule: Rotational
FLSA: Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Para/Line: 1627/763
Selecting Official: Mr. James Davis
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2 and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible).
Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ARNG employees assigned to the United States Property and Fiscal Office.
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Area 4: All current M-day soldiers of the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Area 6: Current military members of the US Army, Army Reserves, or other states' Army National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.
MILITARY GRADE
Min: E2 / PV2
Max: E6 / SSG
Out-of-State enlisted applicant's military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (state specific grade - E6/SSG) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: https://go.usa.gov/xEeWG
Enlisted Applicants' under- or over-grade (without a written demotion statement of understanding with application) will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work in the WG-6501 series may include occupations involved in the manufacturing, assembling, disassembling, renovating, loading, deactivating, modifying, destroying, testing, handling, placing, and discharging of ammunition, propellants, chemicals and toxic materials, and other conventional and special munitions and explosives. Work may involve detection, identification, evaluation, rendering safe recovery, and disposal of explosive items which are hazardous to operations, facilities, or personnel.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards.
WG-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which provided the primary skills and knowledge necessary to recommend serviceability and detect hazardous or nonstandard conditions of ammunition and explosive items by visual examination or by use of test equipment. Technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition. Must be able to read, understand and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, and technical manuals for ammunition and explosive items. Must have knowledge of regulations and standards for safety in receiving, shipping, storing, and handling of ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of inspection criteria related to commercial and military vehicles for unsafe mechanical conditions prior to loading with ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations to ensure the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) has no infractions. Ability to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading/unloading, transportation, and storage of Ammunition and Explosive materials.
WG-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of various codes of federal regulations (i.e., Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Association); experience responding to unforeseen or emergency situations, making immediate responses to emergency situations, and determining the correct course of action to mitigate the problem; experience that demonstrates knowledge of ammunition/explosives technical references, procedures and policies, materials handling equipment, and lifting gear, rail, and truck characteristics/capabilities; experience that shows ability to interpret and apply load drawings technical inspections procedures, publications, specifications, and technical drawings pertaining to ammunition/explosives; experience researching, interpreting and applying all technical information necessary to inspect each specific ammunition and explosive item, component, and specialized packing material; and experience which provided the ability to read and comprehend technical orders, technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and drawings, as well as communicate orally and in writing to brief and provide training.
AND
Must meet the requirements of DA PAM 385-64, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards, other applicable regulations, as well as validation by the ammunition and explosives safety certification board. Must complete a Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations. Must be certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel (29 CFR1910.120).
NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Personnel who perform ammunition handler duties must complete Introduction to Ammunition, U.S. Army Explosives Safety Familiarization, Class V Issue and Turn-in Procedures for Using Units (this course is required for personnel assigned to or handling munitions at the ASP on a recurring basis), and Military Munitions Rule certification courses.
Must graduate from the 80-hour HAZMAT Certification course.
Must meet the requirements of AR 700-4 as well as the training requirements of AR 350-10 to become ammunition certified.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Contacts
- Address WY United States Property and Fiscal Office
5410 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
US
- Name: Tzui Huang
- Phone: 307-772-5306
- Email: [email protected]
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