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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range & Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as an Ammunition Inspector WG-8 in a developmental capacity.

Duties

Serve as an Ammunition Inspector WG-8 in a developmental capacity, receives on-the-job and formal training, performs progressively more difficult and responsible assignments and upon management approval, being promoted to the full performance WG-10 Inspect munitions using a range of inspection processes and techniques. Develop catalog data for nonstandard items received and perform manual test to inspect items. Provide ammunition logistics assistance in the storage, inventory, transportation, maintenance and disposal. Provide technical explosives safety assistance in the areas of storage, inventory, transportation, maintenance and disposal. Perform inspections of inbound/outbound conveyances for compliance with laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, selectee will be required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of this provision.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Ammo-62 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials every two years andAmmo-43-DL (Online) Intermodal Dry Cargo Container/(CSC) Re-inspection) every 4 years.
• Must be certified by requirements outlined in AMC-R 350-4 - Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations, and CAAA regulation 350-1 - Explosive Safety Certification Program.
• Must satisfactorily complete required hazardous waste training and refresher.
• Position requires a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a license to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to pass the physical examination required by the host NSWCC Medical Department and possess a medical certificate.
• Explosive certification is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Internal Army Candidates should apply on the alternate announcement: MCGL255813830710 PPP, MSP, and ICTAP Candidates should apply on the alternate announcement: MCGL255813830709 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) Ammunition Inspector ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include using precision measuring and recording instruments; interpreting drawings, prints and specifications. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Ammunition inspectors frequently lift items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds. They may pull or push pallet jacks with loads of up to four thousand pounds. The work requires sitting, walking, bending, reaching/crouching, climbing, and long periods of standing. Work requires manual dexterity and mental, visual and muscular coordination. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Work areas are visually well-lighted, ventilated and some are climate controlled(heated-cooled). Workers are required to stand on floors of concrete, metal, or conductive compositions. They are required to wear safety shoes, eye and hearing protection, occasionally wear protective clothing including gas mask, respirator, butyl rubber gloves and aprons, cotton caps, and coveralls. They are regularly subjected to dirt, noise, fumes, industrial chemicals, and variations of weather and extremes of heat and cold. They are regularly exposed to all types of explosives, propellants, pyrotechnic items and compounds and other irritants (i.e., nitroglycerin, TNT, white phosphorous, red phosphorous, CS, CN and preservative compounds like PCP, PA and PB).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GL-W39ZAA CRANE ARMY AMMO ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Crane, IN 47522 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk