Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned & operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813.

Duties

Performs final and in-process inspections on large caliber weapon components, assemblies, castings, and forgings utilizing a wide variety of standard measuring and testing equipment. Verifies dimensions using set-ups, a knowledge of shop math and dimensioning principles Communicates orally and documents in writing (with operators, manufacturing supervision, and support organizations), any problems that impede the production of repetitive defect free work Technical responsibilities of the inspector include accuracy of documentation, maintaining monthly International Organization of Standardization (ISO) reports. Records results of examinations and test on permanent inspection records identifiable to item inspected.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• The position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 5% of the time.
• Position maybe filled as a time -limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade NTE 1 year by current permanent Army employee.
• Time-limited appointments may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed 5 years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
• See "additional information" for other requirements.

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 Employees 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 an Machine Tool Work Inspector without more than normal supervision.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Qualifications WG 10 Level: Your resume must reflect experience which shows your ability to do the work of a machine tool work inspector without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to: (1) Perform dimensional inspections on manufactured components or assemblies; (2) Read and interpret shop drawings; and (3) Utilize standard measuring equipment, such as micrometers, and calipers or other measuring tools. Qualifications WG 11 Level: Your resume must reflect experience which shows your ability to do the work of a machine tool work inspector without more than normal supervision which includes the ability to: (1) Perform in-process and final inspections on manufactured components or assemblies; (2) Read and interpret shop drawings;(3) Utilize standard measuring equipment, such as micrometers, and calipers or other measuring tools; (4) Knowledge of shop math to ensure accuracy. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility To Use Hand Tools for Machine ShopAbility To Use Shop DrawingsKnowledge of MetalsMeasurement and LayoutOperation of Machine Tools PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. There is frequent moving and lifting of parts and equipment. Required to lift/carry items weighing up to 44 lbs. Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lift of 45 lbs and over.* Requires good vision to inspect close tolerances. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally done inside in areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated with concrete or wood floors. The inspector may work in areas that are drafty, hot, poorly lit, noisy and dirty. Inspector is subject to grease, scrapes, cut and bruises. Continuously wears safety glasses and safety shoes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk