Ammunition Inspector

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

This job is also open in another announcement to:

Federal employees - Competitive service

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Veterans

Military spouses

• Inspect individual munitions items and related material (components, packing, containers) for specific signs of deterioration, defects, contamination, discrepancies, improper markings, malfunction, leakage, etc.
• Conduct visual, chemical, mechanical, functional, static, or dimensional tests in workshop, at storage location, at designated inspection station on processing line, or on test range as required by the particular activity with which engaged.
• Operate forklift, pneumatic hoists, and pallet jacks to support sample movements; cleans up upon completion of inspection.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) (QASAS) by performing periodic inspections of storage sites for non-standard and hazardous methods of storing ammunition and components.
• Visually inspect and test lightning protection systems and components for possible deterioration that may affect serviceability.
• Prepare Ammunition Transfer Records for movement of samples into inspection building and return to storage.
• Perform a variety of operations in the renovation, modification, demilitarization, care, and preservation of ammunition and explosives, ranging from small arms up through 280 millimeter, to include mines, grenades, rockets, and chemical munitions.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the ability to possess an adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation, for non-critical sensitive, moderate risk positions.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual Physical Examination.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to a tour of duty to cover a 7-day work operation.
• This position will require occasional evening and/or holiday hours, to include mandatory overtime as mission dictates.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires the ability obtain and maintain ammunition certification in accordance with Army Materiel Command (AMC) Regulation 350-4.
• This position requires the ability to successfully clear local screening check on Department of the Army (DA) Form 7281, Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Security Screening and Evaluation Record.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.

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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

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 Ammunition Inspector without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Ammunition Inspector duties. I can 1) completely or partially disassemble, inspect, and/or test then reassemble munitions items or related material; 2) unpack samples to prepare them for inspection then repackage them for return to storage; and 3) provide input to improve safety on assigned operations. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Physical Effort: Work involves lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds; working on production lines at rhythmic pace for extended periods; moving and replacing components; loading and unloading items, etc., including standing, reaching, bending, stooping, and manipulating parts, and using machines and hand tools.

Working Conditions: Works inside and outside and is subject to extreme weather conditions and exposure to dirt, grease, and noise from machinery. Works with and in close proximity to unusually hazardous materials; may require use of a respirator due to odors or fumes. Must exercise extreme care to prevent fires, explosions, etc, that could result in serious injury, dismemberment, and/or loss of life to self and/or other workers. Is required to wear protective clothing which is specially made and treated for working on and around explosives and toxics (safety shoes, glasses, gas masks, rubber suits, coveralls).

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion 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:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
• This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

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.

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