Small Arms Repairer

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is a Term NTE 13 Months position located at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Learn more about this agency Duties Overhaul, maintain, and repair various types of small arms aid accessories of regularly and widely used design, and weapons which have unusual operation principles or critical operation tolerances. Perform a common initial inspection of small arms to determine repairs needed. Modify weapons by replacing old parts with new parts of modified design or making changes such as reaming out a hole or smoothing off rivet heads. Perform acceptance, initial, line, and final inspections in the shop and in the field of small arms up to and including: M249, M2, M240B, M4, M16, M107, M203, MK19, and M9. Disassemble guns to examine critical parts for wear or damage using micrometers and precision gauges. Perform operational checks of repaired weapons, using the appropriate gauges, blank and used ammunition, bore scopes and maintaining and servicing paying attention to operation ability and safe condition, and test fires weapons. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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 is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program and requires the incumbent to pass a preemployment urinalysis and throughout the employment periodically thereafter. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. Position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Small Arms Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I can read specifications and blueprints to assemble weapons and locate the cause of improper functioning; conduct simulated operation or test firing; use simple machine tools to alter parts; and disassemble, repair, and replace components on small arms. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Must independently lift and carry all small arms weapons often weighing from 15 to 50 pounds. Small arms weighing more than 50 pounds will be lifted and handled by two people or with a lifting device. Working Conditions: Works most of the time inside shop area at individual workbench. Concrete floors normally covered with rubber matting at workbench. Weapons are oily and frequently dirty. Incumbent is subject to cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, shocks, mashed fingers and skin irritants. Occasionally, but rarely works at a firing range working from the back of a truck in the heat or cold exposed to the elements and noises of a firing range. Occasionally works on-site in a crowded arms room. This position requires the ability to distinguish either basic or shades of colors. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This is a(n) 17 Career Field (CF) position. Advanced in hire Maybe Authorized. Relocation Incentive Maybe Authorized Recruitment Incentive Maybe Authorized. 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. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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 windowLearn 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.