Ammunition Inspector Job in Crane, IN

Vacancy No. MCGL255813830708HD Department U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Salary $27.22 to $35.54 Grade 8 to 8
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/8/2025 Close Date 1/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Crane, IN


Summary

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

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field (CF) position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE One Year and One Day. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed/converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • 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.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/20/2025 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12650708).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
GL-W39ZAA CRANE ARMY AMMO ACTIVITY
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Crane, IN 47522
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Next steps

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