Arms Repairer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 48 located at Bartonville, Illinois.

This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

• Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and condition of repairs necessary.
• Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions.
• Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies.
• Observe rules and regulations to ensure all safety and physical security standards are followed.
• Analyze unit deficiencies to determine required organizational training.
• Suggest corrective actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Use hand tools to make repairs and adjustments.
• Utilize measuring instruments to determine when parts are worn or damaged.
• List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs.
• Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures.
• Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons.
• Performs two level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) to include periodic gauging.
• Conduct operational checks and final inspections to ensure maintenance has been completed.

• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid State Driver's license.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.