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This National Guard position is for a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, Position Description Number D228000and is part of the ID USPFO, USPFO, Idaho Army National Guard.
THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION BUT MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF A POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
11/04/2017 to 12/05/2017
$20.12 - $24.98 per hour
WG 7 - 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - INDEFINITE POSITION
Full-Time
6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work
No
ID-10075752-AR-18-009
483711800
As a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, WG-6501-7/8, you will:
Be located in the United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) Supply & Services Division, Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). 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.
Performs Ammunition Inspections pertaining to the receipt, classification, storage, issue and shipment of ammunition items. May receive shipments of all types of ammunition and verify DA form 1348 against Depot surveillance Records for correct NSN and Condition Code. Insures commercial carrier delivering ammunition has been inspected in accordance with regulations and standing operating procedures. Verifies quantity of containers for accuracy of nomenclature, stock and lot numbers against shipping documents and signs for shipments. Receives turn-ins from using organizations, counts each item received and inspects for serviceability. Classifies material to assure compatibility of explosive items. Studies new material to determine how it functions, how it is constructed and compatibility for storage purposes according to technical manuals. Assures that off post shipments of ammunition by commercial carriers are in accordance with ammunition policies and procedures and in compliance with Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and DoD regulations. Assures that ammunition is managed by class in accordance with established regulations.
Conducts inspection of ammunition being turned-in to determine suitability for further training needs. Takes appropriate steps in this disposition of CCH material. Ammunition Condition Reports (ACRs) are prepared and sent to item manager for disposition of restricted and/or suspended items. If disposition is determined to be locally demilitarized; contact designated EOD team and assist with demilitarization mission.
Prepares items for shipment to other depots and/or installations. Using the correct DOT regulations and packing requirements, makes sure all shipments meet DOT requirements. Items to be shipped are palletized and banded according to the hazard class division. Takes each pallet and establishes the correct weight and cube. Uses appropriate technical manuals, determines the proper name and UN number. Using this information, the appropriate 1348's are filled out and sent to Transportation Officer. Studies new material to determine how it functions, how it is constructed and compatibility for storage purposes according to technical manuals. Conducts observations and inspections of ammunition: In storage, inspects ammunition for corrosion from moisture and deterioration. Inspects for dents, loose detonators/fuses, discoloration and softness of dynamite and stains from nitroglycerin. Marks defective ammunition as prohibited for issue. Inspects ammunition of using organizations to determine its condition. Ensure that safety and storage requirements are properly observed. Responds to units which have misfires and/or malfunctions with ammo items.
Conducts inspection of ammunition being turned-in to determine suitability for further training needs. Maintains a list of suspended ammunition and prepares listing for reporting excess to proper authorities for disposition. Assures suspended ammunition is withdrawn and no lots issued. Prepares condition reports on all bad ammunition, suspended lots, etc. Directs packaging, stenciling proper loading and blockage of excess ammunition.
Verification Inspection. Performs a variety of routine and special inspections of conventional ammunition. Performs quality monitoring of maintenance operations, area inspections magazine storage inspections and basic load inspections. Assists QASAS when requested. Maintains a variety of publications, regulations and files pertaining to work of the unit. The following are typical, but not all inclusive examples of work performed:
Performs periodic, storage and special inspections and tests to determine quality safety and condition of a wide variety of ammunition, subcomponents, and materials used in the maintenance, modification and manufacture of ammunition items. Inspects such items as small arms ammunition, artillery and mortar ammunition, rockets, missiles, mines, grenades, bulk high explosives, propellants and propelling charges, etc. Inspects container, checks rounds and other items for defects and deterioration, and separates any questionable items for further inspection. Under the technical direction of a Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) or designated representative, assists in the disassembly of ammunition and components to make inspections.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: E5 through E6
Compatible Military Assignments: 89 series MOS only
THIS IS AN INDEFINITE POSITION BUT MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF A POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Incumbent must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives), and must pass a local and national law enforcement files check.
2. Incumbent must meet the requirements of FORSCOM Reg 700-4 (Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations) as well as the training requirements of FORSCOM Reg 350-10 to become ammunition certified.
3. Incumbent must graduate from the 80-hour HAZMAT Certification course.
4. Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
5. Must perform TDY in conjunction with duties.
6. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
7. This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, selectee will be required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of this provision.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
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).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10075752~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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