Ammunition Inspector

Army National Guard Units•Colchester, VT

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Vermont Army National Guard’s USPFO Ammo Supply Point. The Ammunition Inspector performs inspections of ammunition and explosive items throughout receipt, classification, storage, issue, turn-in, and shipment. The position verifies shipment documentation and quantities, checks carrier compliance with applicable procedures, evaluates returned items for serviceability, and prepares ammunition condition reports for restricted or suspended items. When locally demilitarized material is involved, the inspector coordinates with and assists the designated Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. The inspector prepares ammunition for shipment in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and packing requirements, determines weights and dimensions, identifies proper shipping names and UN numbers using technical references, and prepares shipping documentation. The position also inspects stored ammunition and ammunition held by using organizations for corrosion, deterioration, defects, and compliance with safety and storage requirements. It marks defective ammunition as prohibited for issue and responds to unit misfires or malfunctions. The role includes routine, periodic, storage, special, and verification inspections of conventional ammunition and related components and materials. Under the technical direction of a Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) or designee, the inspector may assist with disassembly, testing, reassembly, repackaging, and preparation of test samples. The position maintains relevant publications, regulations, and files and may perform TDY. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the listed military grade.
Military grade must be Enlisted SPC/E4 through SFC/E7.
Experience or training demonstrating the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the work and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Experience demonstrating knowledge of and ability to apply safety standards.
Specialized experience for WG-6501-08 demonstrating knowledge needed to recommend serviceability and detect hazardous or nonstandard ammunition and explosive conditions by visual examination or test equipment.
Technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition.
Ability to read, understand, and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, technical manuals, and references for ammunition and explosives.
Knowledge of safety regulations and standards for receiving, shipping, storing, and handling ammunition and explosives.
Knowledge of inspection criteria for identifying unsafe mechanical conditions in commercial and military vehicles before loading them with ammunition and explosives.
Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations applicable to the Ammunition Supply Point.
Ability to recognize different munitions and explosives and apply appropriate inspection procedures.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading, unloading, transportation, and storage of ammunition and explosives.
May require knowledge of detonation and burning methods and procedures for ammunition and explosive destruction.
May require ability to respond to emergencies, determine appropriate action, and promptly mitigate problems.
Must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance and pass required physical security and law-enforcement checks.
Must be cleared in accordance with AR 190-11 and pass local and national law-enforcement files checks.
Must become certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Must meet DA PAM 385-64 and other applicable regulatory requirements and obtain validation by the ammunition and explosives safety certification board.
Must complete the Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, if required.
Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Must perform TDY in connection with duties.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence bars an individual from performing the duties of the position under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Applicants must document qualifying experience in their resume with duties, responsibilities, dates, and hours per week.

Responsibilities

Inspect ammunition during receipt, classification, storage, issue, turn-in, and shipment.
Verify shipment forms and surveillance records, nomenclature, stock and lot numbers, quantities, and carrier compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
Receive and count turn-ins from using organizations and inspect items for serviceability and condition.
Determine the suitability of returned ammunition for further training; prepare Ammunition Condition Reports for restricted or suspended items and coordinate disposition.
Contact and assist the designated EOD team when locally demilitarized material requires demilitarization.
Prepare ammunition for shipment in accordance with DOT regulations and packing requirements; palletize and band items according to hazard class and determine pallet weight and cube.
Use technical manuals to determine proper shipping names and UN numbers, prepare shipping forms, and forward them to the Transportation Officer.
Study new material to determine function, construction, and storage compatibility.
Inspect stored ammunition for corrosion, deterioration, defects, and other unsafe or nonstandard conditions; mark defective ammunition prohibited for issue.
Inspect ammunition held by using organizations and ensure safety and storage requirements are observed.
Respond to units experiencing ammunition misfires or malfunctions.
Perform routine, periodic, storage, special, verification, area, magazine storage, basic load, and maintenance-operation inspections and quality monitoring.
Assist QASAS or a designated representative with ammunition disassembly, inspection, testing, reassembly, and repackaging.
Use Ammunition Peculiar Equipment to perform mechanical and electrical tests of ammunition, rockets, and small missiles.
Select, mark, and pack test samples for shipment.
Maintain publications, regulations, and files related to unit work.
Operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading, unloading, transporting, and storing ammunition and explosives.
Perform temporary duty in connection with assigned duties.

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; benefit eligibility depends on position type and employment schedule.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized depending on individual eligibility.

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