THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This National Guard position is for an ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (SSC), Position Description Number D2574000 and is part of the Montana Air National Guard, 120 MAI SQ. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selecting Official: Maj Backus

Duties

Plans and lays out work to be performed by the Munitions section under direction of the Supervisor. Balances workload for subordinate work sections. Lays out work plans to be followed by subordinate sections in accomplishing critical or emergency projects. Evaluates operations to ensure production and quality standards are achieved in accordance with Supervisor's direction. Instructs employees on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new areas. Ensures compliance with safety and security requirements and ensures employees maintain cleanliness of their workstations and compliance with all Federal, State, DOD, USAF, and local regulations concerning hazardous materials/waste munitions assets. Ensures compliance with WING FOD program. Material Section is comprised of Operations, Inspections and Stockpile Management Elements. Manage allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and disposition of munitions. Manage excess serviceable/unserviceable munitions program. Coordinate scheduling of complete, custody, special munitions inventories and compiles inventory adjustment packages as required. Notify the Munitions Accountable Systems Officer and munitions Supervisor if information or data suggest negligence, fraud, or theft involving munitions accountability. Establish and maintain an effective munitions inspection program for all munitions assets to include receipt, inspection, stockpile surveillance and preservation, marking and packaging, and shipping requirements. Maintains munitions stockpiles and manages storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Store bulk stock and operationally configured or built-up munitions. Process munitions movement transactions. Prepare and schedule munitions for shipment. Develop, maintain, and utilize a Master Storage Plan to the maximum extent possible. Ensure all containers placed in storage are properly marked and sealed. Production Section is comprised of Conventional Maintenance, Line-Delivery and Munitions Material Handling Equipment (MMHE). Maintain conventional munitions, containers, dispensers, training items, and repair various munitions components. Performs demilitarization of inert munitions. Processes, certifies, and documents munitions residue and empty munitions containers. Performs periodic, special, pre-use and returned munitions inspections. Inspects munitions and sub-assemblies for evidence of exudation, corrosion, dents, burrs, scratches, cracks, broken or bent parts and checks components for TCTO. Adjust, insert, and remove cartridges and squibs from explosive components. Perform safety and electrical continuity inspections on electrically actuated explosives and propellants. Ensures tools are properly marked, calibrated, and are secured when area is unattended. Deliver munitions to the flight-line to meet mission requirements with the coordination of other sections. Perform inspections on munitions trailer movements to/from aircraft parking areas. Perform munitions reconciliation between aircraft missions. Manages munitions holding areas to preclude explosive and compatibility violations. Inspect, maintain, and service assigned non-powered MMHE. Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems utilizing schematic diagrams. Manage and schedule corrosion control on all assigned equipment. Systems Section is comprised of Munitions Control, Combat Plans, Mobility & Training and Plans & Scheduling Elements. Coordinates with various sections to ensure the effective flow of information, scheduling, and use of available resources. Manage Nuclear Certified Equipment Program as applicable. Develop, maintain, coordinate, and integrate Emergency Action Checklists with outside agencies. Manage key and high security lock program. Process munitions transactions, create and track work-orders in the automated system. Maintain maps showing the entire storage area, primary and alternate explosives routes, and sited explosives locations. Develops and oversees combat plans, mobility packages and training programs. Develops and coordinates training schedules, including Combat Munitions Training. Plans and conducts training of fulltime staff and traditional guardsmen. Develops and maintains munitions portion of the Base Support Plan, Expeditionary Site Plan, and Munitions Employment Plan. Serves as a point of contact for developing, planning, forecasting, and scheduling for the maintenance of live, inert, and dummy munitions, non-powered munitions support equipment, handling equipment, and facility inspection requirements. Coordinates with QA for review of all TCTOs, mission critical list, modifications, retrofits, and alterations. Authorizes the performance of maintenance by assigning a job control number and initiating work orders.

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.
• External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E7 (must be immediately promotable to E8) - current E8 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MT 120AW 2800 Airport Ave B Great Falls, MT 59404 US
• Name: Jessica Wharton
• Email: [email protected]