Munitions Handler (FLO/MVO)

Clarification from the agency

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

• Manages and stores sensitive munitions using strict explosive compatibility guidelines, security regulations, and specialized warehousing methods.
• Applies precise weight, dimensional, and capacity limits to safely configure explosive storage and stencil required cargo markings.
• Executes shipping directives, written work orders, and safety regulations to accurately process, document, and inventory munitions.
• Operates heavy machinery and transport vehicles safely in confined areas to handle highly sensitive, hazardous, or toxic materials.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain within 6 months of employment a valid CLD H license.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete Explosive Safety courses within 3 months of hiring and/or availability of computer access.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete ammunition and explosive classroom training within 6 months after hiring and/or availability of training slot
• This position requires Incumbent to obtain and maintain a Forklift License for operation a forklift with the capacity of 10,000 pounds within 6 months of entering the position.

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
• 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 Munitions Handler (FLO/MVO) without more than normal supervision. To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe the work experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Experience is defined as: 1) Independently perform visual inspections for ammunition storage facilities of unexpended/expended ammunition items; 2) assisting with physical inventories and 3) operating standard weight-handling equipment or small trucks. - 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. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

• PHYSICAL EFFORT Work requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others. Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls of motor vehicles. Moderate physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing and controlling heavier vehicles. Forklift operating requires moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the fork lift truck and raising, lowering, and titling the loads being moved. Strain maybe caused by the vibration of the fork lift truck.
• WORKING CONDITIONS Performs assignments indoors in both comfortable and uncomfortable areas, and outdoors in all but most extremely inclement weather. Work areas maybe hot, dusty, drafty, inadequately lighted, and ventilated, etc. Is subject to cuts, abrasions, injuries from equipment, or the possibility of serious injury resulting from accidents while driving and/or unloading and unloading materials. Drives in all types of traffic and on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent also drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds. The forklift operator normally works inside in areas that are sometimes damp and drafty. Occasionally works outside in all kinds of weather. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, forklift trucks overturning, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment. Works with and in proximity of unusually hazardous agents and unstable material for 25 to 65 percent of the total work cycle. The potential for injury to self is negligible except as hazards relate to high explosives, incendiaries, pyrotechnics, toxic fumes, gasses, etc. Danger to self-due to exposure to unusually hazardous agents is compensated by premium pay, and no credit is given this element in establishing the grade level for the job.

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.

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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