Ammunition and Explosive Handler - Gap, United States - US Army National Guard Units

US Army National Guard Units

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Gap, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

As an
AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE HANDLER, WG , you will perform Ammunition Inspections pertaining to the receipt, classification, storage, issue and shipment of ammunition items.

Conduct inspection of ammunition being turned-in to determine suitability for further training needs. Prepare items for shipment to other depots and/or installations. Perform a variety of routine and special inspections of conventional ammunition. Perform quality monitoring of maintenance operations, area inspections magazine storage inspections and basic load inspections.

Monitor ammunition and explosive related operations at firing sites and demilitarization areas for adherence to regulations and procedures concerning explosives, compatibility, quantity distance, explosive and personnel limits, transportation and utilization of protective equipment.

Inspects ammunition and components using appropriate Ammunition Surveillance Procedures.

Inspect empty military vans and trucks to ensure that carriers meet standards for transporting ammunition, explosives, and other hazardous materials.

Perform inspections of incoming and outgoing vehicles for blocking and bracing, compatibility and compliance with applicable storage and out-loading drawings security requirements, as well as compliance with applicable DOT regulations.

Assist QASAS or designated representative in monitoring procedures for loading and unloading of ammunition onto or from military aircraft. Inspect propellant charge containers and bulk propellants in storage. Inspects condition of powder bags for service-ability, safety, and markings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

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.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications:

APPOINTMENT STATUS:

EXCEPTED
This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

Bargaining Position

AOC 1:
NG Employees working at the location specified

AOC 2:
NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard

AOC 3:
All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (to include Temporary Technicians)

AOC 4:
Service Members currently serving in another branch and are willing to become members of the Pennsylvania National Guard

Military Grades:

Enlisted:
E1-E7
Hiring Official for this position is 1LT Beard.

NOTE:
Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of _Secret_ Security Clearance

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have 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.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MP3) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MP3.

PCS STATEMENT:
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS
WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System )).

REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.)

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