Ammunition Inspector (Merit, T32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Ripley, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Merit Army National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position in the USPFO at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The Ammunition Inspector assists with inspection, maintenance, preservation, shipping, storage, accountability, and stock-control activities for ammunition and related materials at the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). The role supports safe and compliant ammunition operations, including inspection of ammunition and storage structures, transaction documentation, inventory control, causative research, and use of the Standard Army Ammunition System Modernization (SAAS-MOD). The incumbent reports to the Accountable Officer, ASP Manager/Ammunition NCO, and/or Ammunition Supervisor.

The position requires Minnesota Army National Guard membership in a compatible military position and wear of the military uniform. The incumbent must meet ammunition-safety and certification requirements, including completing an 80-hour HAZMAT Certification course and the ARNG Basic SAAS-MOD Management Course. A current state driver's license is required. Irregular or overtime hours may be required for operational needs or contingencies.

Requirements

• Must be a current employee for consideration under the stated Merit Promotion procedures.
• Must be a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard, assigned to a compatible military position/MOS, and maintain satisfactory Guard membership.
• Must be enlisted or a warrant officer; failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.
• Must meet WG-08 specialized experience or training requirements, including knowledge to assess ammunition serviceability and identify hazardous or nonstandard conditions through visual examination or test equipment.
• Must have technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition and be able to recognize munitions and explosives and apply appropriate inspection procedures.
• Must be able to read, understand, and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, technical manuals, and references.
• Must know safety regulations and standards for receiving, shipping, storing, and handling ammunition and explosives.
• Must know inspection criteria for commercial and military vehicles for unsafe mechanical conditions before loading them with ammunition and explosives.
• Must know applicable environmental rules and regulations for Ammunition Supply Point operations.
• Must be able to respond to unforeseen or emergency situations and determine appropriate immediate actions.
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading, unloading, transporting, and storing ammunition and explosive materials.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the work, follow oral and written instructions, and understand and apply safety standards.
• Must complete the 80-hour HAZMAT Certification course and graduate from the ARNG Basic SAAS-MOD Management Course (LTC-011).
• Must meet FORSCOM Regulation 700-4 training and certification requirements and FORSCOM Regulation 350-10 training requirements for ammunition operations.
• Must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
• Must be cleared under AR 190-11 requirements and pass local and national law-enforcement-files checks.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and satisfy applicable federal employment suitability and background-investigation requirements.
• Must wear the military uniform; may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if subject to the stated registration requirement.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspecting ammunition and performing maintenance, care, preservation, shipping, and storage operations in compliance with SOPs, safety regulations, drawings, and other requirements.
• Spot-check ammunition accountability and stock accounting, identify items with missing or lost identification, research lots and arrival dates, and inspect storage structures for safe storage, compatibility, explosive limits, deterioration, inventory, and security practices.
• Direct preparation of ammunition transaction documents for receipts, issues, location changes, turn-ins, shipping, maintenance, and inventory adjustments.
• Follow safe-handling and explosive-safety requirements for ammunition issue, receipt, storage, maintenance, and transportation; collect transaction data for asset visibility, serial numbers, condition codes, lot identification, compatibility groups, and DODIC transfers.
• Escort, load, and unload trucks in the ASP; maintain magazine data cards and planography when required; sort, visually inspect, and locate items by DODIC, lot number, and condition code.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on SAAS-MOD, including loading change packages, uploading inventory data, running reports, and advising coworkers and customers on stock-record control.
• Monitor pending receipts and shipments and maintain operational awareness of ASP activities; maintain hard-copy supply transaction, voucher, causative research, adjustment, document-register, and other ASP records.
• Collect data and provide reports as required.
• Plan and conduct inventories of stocks; oversee causative research to correct discrepancies; assist with accountability for ammunition, missiles, rockets, residue, components, and packing materials.
• Resolve stock-record errors, determine causes of discrepancies, make required adjustments, and assist with maintaining complete and accurate databases; perform location surveys and sensitive-item inventories as directed.
• Archive files, perform system backups and restores, and use MS-Windows and MS-Office to support administrative work and develop databases and spreadsheets as needed.
• Prepare and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly files and reports are sent to the appropriate offices; coordinate with unit personnel on ammunition requirements, receipts, shipping, re-warehousing, issues, turn-ins, and material disposition.
• Review data input, reports, change packages, and daily operations; recommend solutions to problems and train new users and ASP personnel on SAAS-MOD and other authorized software.
• Maintain hardware, software, and manual records as needed for ammunition and explosives stock control and accounting.
• Assist the Accountable Officer, ASP Manager, Ammunition NCO, and Ammunition Supervisor with accountability for ammunition and related materials stored at the ASP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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