Ammunition Inspector

• Inspect individual munitions items and related material (components, packing, containers) for specific signs of deterioration, defects, contamination, discrepancies, improper markings, malfunction, leakage, etc.
• Conduct visual, chemical, mechanical, functional, static, or dimensional tests in workshop, at storage location, at designated inspection station on processing line, or on test range as required by the particular activity with which engaged.
• Operate forklift, pneumatic hoists, and pallet jacks to support sample movements; cleans up upon completion of inspection.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) (QASAS) by performing periodic inspections of storage sites for non-standard and hazardous methods of storing ammunition and components.
• Visually inspect and test lightning protection systems and components for possible deterioration that may affect serviceability.
• Prepare Ammunition Transfer Records for movement of samples into inspection building and return to storage.
• Perform a variety of operations in the renovation, modification, demilitarization, care, and preservation of ammunition and explosives, ranging from small arms up through 280 millimeter, to include mines, grenades, rockets, and chemical munitions.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the ability to possess an adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation, for non-critical sensitive, moderate risk positions.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual Physical Examination.
• 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to a tour of duty to cover a 7-day work operation.
• This position will require occasional evening and/or holiday hours, to include mandatory overtime as mission dictates.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires the ability obtain and maintain ammunition certification in accordance with Army Materiel Command (AMC) Regulation 350-4.
• This position requires the ability to successfully clear local screening check on Department of the Army (DA) Form 7281, Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Security Screening and Evaluation Record.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.

Who May Apply:

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Ability to do the work of an Ammunition Inspector without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Ammunition Inspector duties. I can
1) completely or partially disassemble, inspect, and/or test then reassemble munitions items or related material;
2) unpack samples to prepare them for inspection then repackage them for return to storage; and
3) provide input to improve safety on assigned…