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ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
178 LRS
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Summary

This National Guard position is for an ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, Position Description Number D2573000 and is part of the OH 178 Wing, Ohio Air National Guard.

The purpose of this position is to provide munitions support to the state and designated agencies in support of their taskings.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/26/2025 to 09/25/2025
Salary
$31.90 to - $37.18 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Springfield, OH
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
OH-12778303-AF-25-218-C
Control number
844331100

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open nationwide to military members of the Ohio Air National Guard or military members who are eligible to become a member of the Ohio Air National Guard.

Duties

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As an ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, WG-6641-10, you will perform the following duties:

1. Manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and disposition of munitions. Manage excess serviceable/unserviceable munitions program. Coordinate scheduling of complete, custody, special munitions inventories and compiles inventory adjustment packages as required. Establish and maintain an effective munitions inspection program for all munitions assets to include receipt, inspection, stockpile surveillance and preservation, marking and packaging, and shipping requirements. Manage warehouse munitions stockpiles, maintain storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support. Store bulk stock and operationally configured or built-up munitions. Process munitions movement transactions. Prepare and schedule munitions for shipment. Develop, maintain and utilize a Master Storage Plan to the maximum extent possible. Ensure all containers placed in storage are properly marked and sealed. Maintain munitions storage facility exits, doors, door components, and locks in good working order.

2. May perform the following depending on assignment to MAF, CAF, Intel, or RPA units without Aircraft: Assembles/Disassembles, adjusts configuration, performs maintenance/tests & repairs, handles and transports ammunition, decoys, countermeasures, rocket, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance. Independently troubleshoots electrical/mechanical faults of integrated systems by thoroughly analyzing operating trends. Assigns Weapon Stock Number (WSN) and records builds and teardowns of complete rounds in the accountable property system of record (APSR). Applies determined criteria utilizing fusing and arming systems; technical drawings; precision measuring tools and equipment; wiring diagrams; rigid specifications and close tolerances to examine ordnance systems using a variety of standard precision instruments, gauges and methods. Performs maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and high pressure air tanks subsystems and assemblies. Validates expenditure and movement documentation for munitions reconciliation and expenditure reporting. Performs and certifies, armament and support equipment serviceability inspections. Establishes and maintains bench stock and operational stock program. Interprets pilot deficiency reports for missile systems to independently establish repair procedures.

3. Coordinates with various sections to ensure the effective flow of information, scheduling, and use of available resources. Manage Nuclear Certified Equipment Program as applicable. Develops, maintains, coordinates, and integrates Emergency Action Checklists with outside agencies. Assists with the management of the key and high security lock program. Processes munitions transactions, creates, and tracks work-orders in the appropriate automated system. Maintains maps showing the entire storage area, primary and alternate explosives routes, and sited explosives locations. Administers combat plans and mobility packages. Executes and coordinates training schedules, including Combat Munitions Training (CMT) for fulltime staff and traditional guardsman. Develops and maintains munitions portion of the Base Support Plan, Expeditionary Site Plan, and Munitions Employment Plan. Serves as a point of contact for developing, planning, forecasting, and scheduling for the maintenance of live, inert, and dummy munitions, non-powered munitions support equipment, handling equipment, and facility inspection requirements.

4. Complies with safety and security requirements. Complies with all Federal, State, DOD, USAF, and local regulations concerning hazardous materials/waste munitions assets. Maintains hazardous waste and material according to applicable directives. Coordinates movement of hazardous materiel munitions or related assets through the Traffic Management Office.

Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D2573000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
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Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E4 through E6

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.***

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):

  • Ammunition and Explosives
  • Planning and Evaluating

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