Clarification from the agency

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

• Uses automated equipment and systems as required for processing transactions and performing technical research.
• Ensures safe shipment, receipt, storage and movement of ammunition and explosives during storage, Inter Depot Transfers (IDT), issues, turn-ins and re-warehousing operations as directed by internal procedures.
• Prepares items for shipment to other depots and/or installations.
• Advises unit personnel effectively on proper ammunition handling procedures.
• Inspects ammunition and components using appropriate Ammunition Surveillance Procedures.
• Operates material handling equipment, including forklifts capable of lifting up to 25,000 pounds, 1/2 to 2 1/2 ton trucks, passenger vans, pallet jacks, and hand tools, as required.

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 successfully complete a pre-employment physical and annual thereafter.
• This position requires a drug test.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• 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 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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 less than 10% of the time.
• This position requires the ability to possess an adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation, for non-critical sensitive, moderate risk positions.
• This position requires a forklift certification which can be obtained within 6 months.
• Introduction to Ammunition online course must be completed in 3 months.
• Class V Issue and Turn-In Proc for Using Unit online course must be completed in 3 months.
• The U.S. Army Explosive Safety Familiarization online course must be completed in 3 months.
• Military Munitions Rule online course must be completed in 3 months.
• Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material online course must be completed in 6 months.
• Ammunition Storage online course must be completed in 6 months.

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 Munitions Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. 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 or moving ammunition, there is frequent bending, walking, lifting, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing and crouching. Muscular dexterity and mental, visual, and physical coordination is required in handling, loading, unloading and storing ammunition items. There is a requirement to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts items weighing up to 45 pounds. There is occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 70 pounds 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.

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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