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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for an AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, Position Description Number D2281000 and is part of the ID USPFO, Idaho Army National Guard.
THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION- NTE 30 SEP 2020- SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
10/25/2019 to 11/15/2019
$22.33 - $27.70 per hour
WG 8 - 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Temporary - THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION- NTE 30 SEP 2020- SEE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
Full-Time
Competitive
9
6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work
No
No
ID-10638983-AF-19-233
549897100
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
This position is located in the United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) Supply & Services Division, Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). This is an Army National Guard (ARNG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to perform the handling, storage, examining, transporting, and identifying of ammunition and explosives to detect defects, serviceability, deterioration, and compliance with all ammunition and explosives regulations, acceptable standards, specifications, or contractual requirements, as well as policy and procedures.
Conducts pre-issue inspection of ammunition items prior to issue. Checks each item for restrictions or suspensions. Inspects vehicles, equipment, and storage areas relating to the safety and security of Ammunition and Explosives (A&E). Advises using units on the proper procedures for completion of documentation for issue and turn-in of ammunition and residue. Performs receipt inspections on all ammunition and components turned in by using units. Assists in the inspection and classification of ammunition throughout the state. Provides input regarding causes of ammunition un-serviceability and takes appropriate action when ammunition deterioration is found to be other than "fair wear and tear". Inspects small arms ammunition to ensure segregation of ball and blank ammunition. Supports inspections on all A&E residue returned to the ammunition residue yard. Certifies ammunition residue as explosive free. Initiates documentation for disposition of residue. Enforces safety regulations and is familiar with information regarding safety considerations. Possesses knowledge of the safe methods of performing different types of ammunition and explosive operations, (demilitarization, renovations, shipping, receiving, testing, inspection and storage). Participates in amnesty management including identifying, inspecting, segregating, determine serviceability, documenting, packaging for storage, and coordinating disposition. Operates forklifts, stake bed trucks, pallet jacks, and various hand tools.
Inspects ammunition, performs maintenance, care, preservation, shipping and storage operations, assuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, drawings, etc. during operations. Conducts visual, mechanical, functional, static or dimensional tests as required. Uses and maintains test equipment including calibration equipment. Sets up and operates specialized Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE). Validates material to assure compatibility of explosive items. Spot checks ammunition accountability, and stock accounting procedures. Participates in required quarterly inventories. Conducts causative research by identifying material with lost identifications or found on post through verification inspection. Researches through data bases to identify lots and dates of arrival. Conducts compliance inspections on units at an Ammunition Holding Area (AHA), individual unit field AHAs and at unit locations if required. Monitors ammunition and explosive related operations at firing sites and demilitarization areas for adherence to regulations a procedures concerning explosives, compatibility, quantity distance, explosive and personnel limits, transportation and utilization of protective equipment. Inspects ammunition and components using appropriate Ammunition Surveillance Procedures. Performs Assists inspections of ammunition storage structures to assure safe storage, compatibility, explosive limits, identify structural deterioration and inventory and security practices. Assists Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team with demilitarization mission. Attests to compliance with environmental policies and guidance. Inspects and/or tests of lightning protection systems. Participates in the physical security program in accordance with current Army Regulation (AR). Conducts and/or coordinates testing of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS).
Responsible for the requirements of all ammunition management documentation. Researches, analyzes, and completes the proper and required documentation of ammunition transfer records, surveillance records, ammunition condition reports, quality deficiency reports, magazine data cards and numerous other documentation and/or reports. Initiates and maintains inspection reports, publications, and files. Verifies all services' suspension and restriction notices. Records inspection results to the Depot Surveillance Record (DSR) in the Munitions History Program (MHP). Assists in gathering information for the preliminary malfunction report noting all facts pertinent to this malfunction.
Military Grades: E-6 THROUGH E-8
Compatible Military Assignments: 89 SERIES OR ABILTY TO OBTAIN MOS
THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION- NTE 30 SEP 2020- THIS WILL BE A TEMPORARY PROMOTION AND CURRENT TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH EMPLOYEE. UPON ORIGINAL MEMBER RETURNING, THE TEMPORARILY PROMOTED EMPLOYEE WOULD RETURN TO PREVIOUS POSITION. THIS TEMPORARY PROMOTION CANNOT EXCEED TWO YEARS (THIS MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR PENDING NGB APPROVAL). THIS COULD BECOME A PERMANENT PROMOTION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
This job family includes occupations involved in the manufacturing, assembling, disassembling, renovating, loading, deactivating, modifying, destroying, testing, handling, placing, and discharging of ammunition, propellants, chemicals and toxic materials, and other conventional and special munitions and explosives. Work involves detection, identification, evaluation, rendering safe recovery, and disposal of explosive items which are hazardous to operations, facilities, or personnel.
Minimum Requirements- WG- Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-08- Must have at least 12 months of experience or training handling and the ability to learn how to destroy explosives and toxic materials; follow safety procedures in the handling of ammunition, explosives and toxic materials. Experience which demonstrates the ability to use radial monitoring instruments, photographs, chemical analyses and x-ray equipment.
WG-09- Must have at least 12 months of experience interpreting wiring diagrams and facility blueprints, as well as scale indications in a toxic or radioactive environment. Experience planning work sequences and determining the requirements for serviceability of equipment, and knows the impact of repairs on related integral devices. Experience interpreting technical publications with the ability to assist subordinates or other employees in interpreting technical publications applicable to the detection, identification and destruction of numerous types of explosives and toxic materials.
There are no additional education requirements required for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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