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Explosives Operator Supervisor

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Ammunition Operations Directorate in McAlester, OK
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Foreman supervising work projects involving loading, assembling, packaging, renovating, modifying, breaking down, and demilitarizing munitions across 25+ production facilities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/13/2025 to 11/27/2025
Salary
$33.56 to - $39.14 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WS 7
Location
5 vacancies in the following location:
McAlester, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MCGL-26-12832322-MP
Control number
849918100

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Plan work distribution, deadlines, and sequences for subordinate’s daily project.
  • Explain all work requirements, methods, procedures, specific hazards and safely precaution to all personnel.
  • Ensure all personnel, materials and equipment required for operations are at designated work sites.
  • Review work in progress and upon completion.
  • Perform performance management including but not limited to setting performance standards, scheduling and approving leave, counseling employees and position management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
  • This position requires an Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Security Certification/Screening in accordance AR 190-11
  • Incumbent must undergo physical examination and receive favorable results prior to appointment and annually thereafter.
  • This position has been deemed Mission Essential IAW DoD Instruction 3020.42

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 Explosives Operator Supervisor without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common duties such as giving instructions to a number of employees in accomplishing trades and labor work associated with ammunition, explosives, and ammunition component production line operations. I can give relay instructions received from supervisor, demonstrate safe and proper work procedures, check work for compliance, and provide status reports. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Lead or Supervise
  • Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
  • Ability to plan and organize work
  • Ammunition and Explosives
  • Ammunition and Explosives Material
  • Performance Management

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a(n) Ammunition Management position Career Field position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
  • This position may require overtime work.
  • This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing.
  • This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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