• In a developmental capacity, you will perform progressively more difficult and responsible assignments and tasks associated with the work of explosives operating.
• Perform operations in the renovation, modification, demilitarization, and preservation of ammunition and explosives ranging from small arms to 280 millimeters, to include mines, grenades, and rockets.
• Destroy a variety of explosives, ammunition, and propellants by detonation and burning. Prime explosives according to firing system and test continuity of electrical system.
• Operate electric, diesel, or gasoline-powered forklift trucks to move, stack and unstack materials.
• Disassembly and breakdown of ammunition items operating pull-apart or breakdown machines to separate projectiles from shell casings, and base or nose plugs from bombs and mines.

Conditions of employment

• Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six months after the date of appointment to this position.
• Performs hazardous waste management duties and/or hazardous waste worker duties in permitted or regulated facilities.
• Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA and E) certification.
• Medical evaluation may be required.
• Subject to random drug testing
• Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Forklift certification required within 6 months of appointment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

WG-05 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform the common duties/tasks associated with the position of an Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator). I have experience in assisting higher graded workers in handling ammunition or explosives or movement/storage/verification of hazardous material or following strict safety procedures in using hand tools to perform potentially hazardous functions. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-06 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform assembly/disassembly of ammunition or explosives; or operating a single operation preset automatic machine to perform explosives work. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-07- Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to operate more complex semiautomatic or automatic machines to perform explosives production, rework and maintenance. Have operated an electric, gasoline, or diesel diesel-powered forklift truck. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-08 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I have experience working in production, rework, and maintenance ammunition operations or destroying a variety of explosives, ammunition, or propellants by detonation or burning. Operation of an electric, gasoline, or diesel powered fork lift truck. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.





Physical effort: Work involves lifting and working on production including standing, reaching, bending, stooping and manipulating carrying of items weighing up to 45 pounds lines at rhythmic pace for extended periods parts and using machines and hand tools. During fork lift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms.


Working Conditions: Work is usually performed indoors, or outdoors in covered areas or passageways which provide some protection. Work areas are usually well lighted and ventilated. Some operations, however, such as melting powder or steaming out powder, cause uncomfortable steam or heat in the work area. Workers are required to stand on floors made of concrete, lead or conductive composition. They wear protective clothing such as specially treated coveralls, respirators and goggles on many assignments. They are frequently exposed to moisture and wet floors as a result of cleanup operations in powder working areas. They are exposed to the possibility of explosion and flash fire. There is chance of injuries ranging from loss of life or limbs to bums, cuts, bruises, sprains and nausea.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidate

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:

• 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

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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