Ammunition Inspector

Army National Guard Units•Colchester, VT

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the USPFO Ammo Supply Point of the Vermont Army National Guard. The position performs inspections of ammunition during receipt, classification, storage, issue, shipment, and turn-in. The inspector evaluates ammunition and explosives for serviceability, safety, and condition, and helps ensure that storage, handling, shipping, and environmental requirements are followed. The role includes verifying shipment documents and ammunition identifiers, inspecting containers and items, identifying defective or questionable material, preparing ammunition for shipment, and conducting routine, special, storage, and verification inspections. Under the technical direction of a Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) or designated representative, the inspector may assist with disassembly, testing, reassembly, repackaging, and shipment of ammunition samples. The position may also involve assisting with local demilitarization, responding to ammunition misfires or malfunctions, operating vehicles and forklifts, and performing temporary duty (TDY). This position requires membership in the Vermont Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment, eligibility for the stated enlisted grades, and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. The selectee must wear the military uniform, maintain a current state driver's license, complete required ammunition-operations training and certification, and become certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel. A pre-employment physical examination is required. A recruitment incentive may be authorized subject to individual eligibility.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
Eligible military grade: enlisted PVT/E1 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.
Experience or training demonstrating the 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 the appropriate inspection procedure.
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 destroying ammunition and explosives, and the ability to respond to emergency situations and determine appropriate mitigating action.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the position's security clearance and pass the required physical security and law enforcement files checks.
Must be cleared in accordance with AR 190-11 and meet applicable requirements of DA PAM 385-64 and other regulations, including validation by the ammunition and explosives safety certification board.
Must possess and maintain a current state driver's license and complete required training and certification for personnel working in ammunition operations.
Must become certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination; may be required to complete a probationary period.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in direct deposit.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Must wear the military uniform and accept the National Guard membership requirements as conditions of employment.
May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Inspect ammunition during receipt, classification, storage, issue, shipment, and turn-in.
Verify shipping documentation and ammunition identifiers, quantities, stock and lot numbers, and condition codes; inspect commercial carriers and sign for shipments as required.
Count and inspect ammunition received from using organizations and determine serviceability and suitability for further training needs.
Prepare Ammunition Condition Reports for restricted or suspended items and coordinate disposition; contact and assist a designated EOD team when local demilitarization is directed.
Prepare ammunition for shipment using applicable Department of Transportation regulations and packing requirements; palletize and band items, determine weight and cube, identify proper shipping names and UN numbers, and complete shipping forms for the Transportation Officer.
Study ammunition materials and technical references to understand item function, construction, and storage compatibility.
Inspect ammunition in storage and from using organizations for corrosion, deterioration, defects, and unsafe or nonstandard conditions; mark defective ammunition as prohibited for issue and separate questionable items for further inspection.
Ensure safety and storage requirements are observed and respond to units experiencing ammunition misfires or malfunctions.
Conduct routine, special, periodic, storage, verification, maintenance-operation, area, magazine-storage, and basic-load inspections of conventional ammunition and related materials.
Assist QASAS personnel or designated representatives with ammunition disassembly, mechanical and electrical testing, reassembly, repackaging, and preparation of test samples for shipment.
Maintain publications, regulations, and files relating to the unit's work.
Operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading, unloading, transportation, and storage of ammunition and explosives.
Perform TDY in conjunction with assigned duties.

Benefits

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

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