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AMMUNITION INSPECTOR (TITLE 32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
JFHQ - USPFO

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2280000 and is part of the NC USPFO, National Guard (JFHQ - USPFO / Manning Doc 1627-011).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/04/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 4, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$26.34 - $30.72 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Promotion potential
8
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
NC-12983554-AR-26-131
Control number
873617300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCARNG). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

Duties

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As an AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, WG-6501-8, you will conduct pre-issue inspection of ammunition items prior to issue; assist in the inspection of ammunition, to include performing maintenance, care, preservation, shipping and storage operations, assuring compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, drawings, etc. during operations; be knowledgeable and responsible for the requirements of all ammunition management documentation; assist in the National Level Ammunition Capability (NLAC) resupply and excess management process as required; maintain general knowledge of ammunition processes, regulations, and inspection requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • 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.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives)
  • Must pass a local and national law enforcement files check.
  • Must meet the requirements of DA PAM 385-64, other applicable regulations, as well as validation by the ammunition and explosives safety certification board.
  • Must complete a Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations.
  • Must possess and maintain a current state driver’s license
  • Required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968.
  • Must be certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel (29 CFR1910.120).

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E5 to E8)

Minimum Requirements: 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: (Must have 12 months) 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.

Additional information

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).

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, 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

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!

Agency contact information

ISG Christopher Hopson
Phone
(984) 664-6161
Email
CHRISTOPHER.L.HOPSON2.MIL@ARMY.MIL
Address
NC USPFO
4201 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
US

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