Munitions Surveillance Inspector (Forklift Operator)
About The Position
The Munitions Surveillance Inspector performs ammunition inspections and supports the safe receipt, storage, movement, inventory, and issue of ammunition at the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). The role also operates forklifts to handle palletized goods and other materials. The position is located at Fort Dix in Burlington County, New Jersey, and is open to current Department of Army civilian employees applying on time-limited assignments. It may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade, generally for up to 13 months; time-limited promotions may be extended up to five years. The position may be made permanent without further competition. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security eligibility determination, required licenses and certifications, and pass pre-employment and recurring physical examinations. The role is subject to background and credit checks, local screening, and pre-employment and random drug testing. Work may involve occasional evening or holiday hours, mandatory overtime as mission needs dictate, and a tour of duty covering a seven-day operation. The position requires lifting up to 90 pounds and working around hazardous materials and industrial equipment, including in outdoor harsh conditions and buildings with little or no light or heat. Protective clothing and equipment are required for many assignments.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to perform munitions inspection duties, including inspection of ammunition and components, surveillance files, warehouses, and ammunition shipments.
- Demonstrated ability to enforce safety regulations during ammunition or explosive operations.
- Ability to operate a forklift or similar equipment to load and unload items.
- Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprints.
- Dexterity and safety knowledge.
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
- Knowledge of materials and technical practices.
- Ability to use measuring instruments.
- Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; background investigation and credit check required.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and applicable Government Driver’s License.
- Must obtain and maintain ammunition certification in accordance with AMC Regulation 350-4, installation forklift training certification and license, and Hazardous Materials Certification; hazardous materials recertification is required every two years.
- Must successfully clear local screening checks in accordance with AR 190-11.
- Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds and meet the position’s physical demands.
- Must meet the applicable employment authority eligibility requirements; the announcement specifies current Department of Army civilian employees applying on time-limited assignments.
- Position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment; persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible.
- Subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug testing; DA Form 5019 is mandatory before appointment.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- A one-year probationary period is required.
Responsibilities
- Inspect munitions in accordance with the Ammunition Surveillance Procedures Manual.
- Assist with coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments, receipts, warehousing, and movements within the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP).
- Issue ammunition to military units.
- Assist with cyclic, quarterly, and special ammunition inventories.
- Operate a forklift truck to load, unload, transfer, transport, stack, and unstack palletized goods, boxes, crates, merchandise, materials, and supplies.
- Enforce safety regulations during ammunition and explosive operations.
- Inspect ammunition and components, surveillance files, warehouses, and ammunition shipments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
