Job opening: ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Salary: $62 360 - 72 774 per year
Published at: Jan 03 2025
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of munitions functions to include Ordnance systems and equipment storage and maintenance, ordnance transport, MUNS Control and other duties as assigned.
Duties
Performs munitions troubleshooting to determine and identify serviceability, potential hazards und possible deterioration
Receives, stores, handles, and transports munitions of explosive and/or toxic munitions requiring unusual degrees of protection in shipment and storage
Maintains testing, movement, and accountable for documentation utilized during munitions operations
Transports munitions. Operates one or more types of medium trucks, such as pickup, panel, or flatbed trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 4,000 pounds or less, on public roads at highway speeds
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, weekends, etc.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
- Recruitment and Relocation Incentive may or may not be authorized for this position
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching
- and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Some work is occasionally performed in a sitting position while making repairs at a workbench or operating test stands and consoles.
- The work requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying various sizes and shapes of components and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handles similar items weighing up to 100 pounds
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. The ability to obtain (within 6 months) and maintain a valid commercial driver's license with a HAZMAT endorsement is required for the position
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6641-10 ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC position. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of a variety of major items and assemblies of ordnance systems such as missiles, erecting, and launching devices containing a number of interrelated devices such as target detecting, arming, steering, power, control, and propulsion assemblies to troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, modify, install, and test systems; and knowledge to identify and correctly choose between alternative methods and trade techniques, set up the work area, and determine the degree of disassembly necessary and extent of rework needed
Knowledge of explosive safety regulations, practices, and procedures
Skill in the use of precision measurement instruments common to the trade such as height gages, micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and surface gages to assure dimensional accuracy of such critical parts as gears, shafts, bearing spacers, hydraulic valve sleeves and pistons, and a variety of mating and directional control surfaces
Ability to read and interpret technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other technical information, and use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work
Ability to troubleshoot complete ordnance systems such as missiles and erecting and launching devices, make necessary repairs and modifications, and perform operational and functional tests
PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, climbing, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Some work is occasionally performed in a sitting position while making repairs at a workbench or operating test stands and consoles. The work requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying various sizes and shapes of components and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handles similar items weighing up to 100 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is normally performed either inside shop areas, with occasional outside work in areas that are sometimes noisy and drafty; however work areas are generally well heated and ventilated. There is frequent exposure to cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and injury from possible ruptured lines or component failure during high pressure testing. Must occasionally wear face masks and protective clothing when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic fuels and acids, and may be required to work in close proximity to explosive components and devices.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Little Rock AFB
1255 Vandenberg Drive
Ste 227
Little Rock AFB, AR 72009
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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