Equipment Specialist (Ordnance)

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Located in the Qualifications Section Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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 you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. This position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status. In the event of a crisis situation/wartime, "Emergency-Essential" must continue to perform the duties/requirements of the position. This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position may be assigned to work both on and off of the installation, which may include travel as directed by the Government. It may include deployment of varying lengths outside the United States. This position may be required to participate in training exercises as assigned. Qualifications About the Position: Serve as the Deputy Ordnance/Weapon Systems Equipment Specialist responsible for the receipt, inspection, refurbishment, and repair of weapon stocks, conducting research and development, and analysis of those stocks. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; Solving technical problems on weapons and ordnance materials; Inspecting material to assure shipment readiness; Creating technical reports and standard operating procedures for equipment and/or projects; and Applying research and development of evolving weapons technology to correct deficiencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Physical Demands Work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent standing, bending, stooping, or reaching and crawling. The lifting of heavy machine guns weighing over 50 pounds and working in extreme environmental conditions such as 110-140 Fahrenheit is required. Work Environment Work involves regular and recurring exposures to moderate risks and discomforts associated with working in and around military weapons and on active ranges where numerous systems are in use. Risks and discomforts encountered include exposure to high noise levels, wind, blowing debris, rain, snow, extremes in cold and hot temperature environments, and lead exposure from weapons firing small arms ammunition. Risks also include dangers associated with weapons firing high explosive ammunition and falling objects which result from weapons testing. These conditions require unique procedures, safety precautions, and the use of various types of Personal Protective Equipment. 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. 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. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. 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. This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Functional Community position. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. This position may require overtime work. This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations. This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.