Ammunition Inspector (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, IL

15h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Illinois USPFO, National Guard. The Ammunition Inspector handles, stores, examines, transports, and identifies ammunition and explosives to detect defects, assess serviceability and deterioration, and ensure compliance with regulations, standards, specifications, contractual requirements, policies, and procedures. The position is WG-6501-9, Position Description Number D2281000.

The incumbent conducts inspections of ammunition, components, vehicles, equipment, and storage areas; supports ammunition classification across the state; and performs or assists with ammunition maintenance, preservation, shipping, storage, and safety operations. The role requires Illinois National Guard membership, wearing the military uniform, a current state driver’s license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The incumbent must complete required ammunition-operations training and certification and hazardous-waste-site personnel certification. Physical requirements apply, and travel for temporary duty is required.

This position requires specialized experience at the WG-9 level. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to meet operational needs or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Illinois National Guard and hold a military grade within the listed range before the effective date of placement; applicants in the fourth area of consideration must be willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• Must meet the WG-9 specialized-experience requirements, including experience or training demonstrating knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including Department of Transportation and occupational safety regulations.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, determine appropriate courses of action, and mitigate problems.
• Knowledge of ammunition and explosives technical references, procedures, policies, materials-handling equipment, lifting gear, and rail and truck capabilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply load drawings, inspection procedures, publications, specifications, and technical drawings related to ammunition and explosives.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply technical information needed to inspect ammunition, explosives, components, and specialized packing materials.
• Ability to read and understand technical orders, manuals, schematics, blueprints, and drawings, and to communicate orally and in writing, including briefing and training others.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures for working with different types of ammunition and explosives, and of detonation and burning methods for their destruction.
• Knowledge of product specifications and requirements for preservation, packing, shipping, and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and environmental protection.
• Ability to recognize munitions and explosives and select appropriate inspection procedures.
• Ability to recognize weather and other conditions affecting explosive operations and select alternate procedures as needed.
• Knowledge of operating procedures and safety regulations applicable to firing-range activities.
• Skill in operating machines and tools used in ammunition operations and in maintaining and making minor repairs to ammunition-maintenance equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a current state driver’s license and perform temporary duty travel as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and pass required local and national law-enforcement files checks.
• Must be cleared in accordance with AR 190-11 and meet applicable DA PAM 385-64 and other regulatory requirements, including validation by the ammunition and explosives safety certification board.
• Must complete a Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations and be certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel under 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service, where applicable.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and may be required to complete a trial period.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the position’s duties under the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicants must document relevant experience in their resume, including dates, position title, and how the experience was gained; the required qualification must be met through experience, with no education substitution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-issue inspections of ammunition items and check each item for restrictions or suspensions.
• Inspect vehicles, equipment, and storage areas for ammunition and explosives safety and security.
• Perform receipt inspections of ammunition and components turned in by using units.
• Assist with inspections and classification of ammunition throughout the state.
• Inspect small-arms ammunition to ensure ball and blank ammunition are segregated.
• Enforce safety regulations and apply safety considerations during ammunition operations.
• Perform ammunition and explosives operations including demilitarization, renovation, shipping, receiving, testing, inspection, and storage.
• Inspect ammunition and perform maintenance, care, preservation, shipping, and storage operations in accordance with SOPs, safety regulations, drawings, and other requirements.
• Use and maintain test equipment, including calibration equipment.
• Conduct causative research to identify material with lost identification or found on post through verification inspection.
• Assist with inspections of ammunition storage structures to assess safe storage, compatibility, explosive limits, structural deterioration, inventory, and security practices.
• Respond to unforeseen or emergency situations and determine appropriate actions to mitigate problems.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance and repairs on machines, tools, and equipment used in ammunition maintenance.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed