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.
- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
- Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
- Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
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 MUNITIONS HANDLER (FLO/MVO) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Munitions Handler (Forklift Operator / Motor Vehicle Operator) tasks. I can 1) receive munition for proper storage; 2) Prepare cards showing quantity, nomenclature, organization ownership, etc; 3) process associated paperwork involved in shipments and 4) operate forklifts/ drive 1/2 to 2 1/2 ton truck. I work under the 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. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
- Dexterity and Safety
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
- Knowledge of Materials
- Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed by standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. When examining ormoving ammunition, there is frequent bending, walking, lifting, reaching, stretching, pushing,pulling, climbing and crouching. Muscular dexterity and mental, visual, and physical coordination isrequired in handling, loading, unloading and storing ammunition items. There is a requirement tobend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts itemsweighing up to 45 pounds. There is occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 70pounds with the assistance of others or material handling equipment.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside in areas that may be extremely hot, below freezing, damp, drafty, or poorly lighted. Work is performed regardless of weather conditions. Adheres at all times to fire, safety and security regulations within assigned areas of operations. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stocks and working in close proximity to forklifts. Subject to exposure of explosive hazards, lead residues and chemical fumes. Work may require wearing protective clothing such as hard-hats, steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves, protective masks, and rubber aprons. Incumbent is required to carry protective mask when handling or entering an area that contains Category B or C chemical ammunition. Regularly handles boxes that are treated with Polychlorinated Biphenyls PCB.