Ammunition Inspector

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command • Tooele Army Depot, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, tests, and evaluates munitions, explosives, and storage facilities for safety and readiness. Performs maintenance, demilitarization, and open burn/detonation operations. This position serves as an Ammunition Inspector within a developmental career ladder (WG-07 through WG-10). Selection will be made at the WG-07. Progression to the target grade of WG-10 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and management discretion.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to random drug testing requirements.
• Position subject to the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Must obtain and maintain all required ammunition certification requirements as required by the Career Program.
• Required to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Must obtain and maintain a license to operate a forklift.
• Required to pass a physical examination prior to employment and periodically thereafter.
• Position requires Secret security clearance.
• Must be cleared in accordance with requirements of AR 190-11. Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA and E).
• Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4. Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations.
• Required to successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within (6) months of appointment and will not work in unsupervised situations until training requirements are met.
• Must participate in annual review of training.
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs
• Ability to do the work of an Ammunition Inspector without more than normal supervision.
• Assist in operating machinery or equipment to assemble, disassemble, modify, inspect, or process ammunition, munitions, or explosives; OR Follow safe and proper methods to receive, load, unload, ship, move, store, or verify ammunition, explosives.
• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Travel may be required to attend trainings in order to obtain certifications, but will vary by course.

Responsibilities

• Inspect individual munitions items and related material.
• Independently perform inspections of storage sites for non-standard and hazardous methods of storing ammunition and components.
• Set up and operate specialized Ammunition Peculiar Equipment, dismantling complete rounds into components for inspecting and testing.
• Observe and inspect the demolition of high-explosive and explosive components, the burning of powder, and the destruction of ammunition.
• Prepare Ammunition Transfer Records or LMP equivalent 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.
• Perform hazardous waste management duties and/or hazardous waste worker duties in permitted or regulated facilities.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

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