ORDNANCE HANDLER

Arizona Department of Administration • Bellemont, AZ

1d • $0 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ordnance Handler (OH) performs Conventional (Conv.) and/or Large Rocket Motor (LRM) Operations; capable of performing all tasks related to the safe and efficient shipping, receiving, storage, inventory, housekeeping, and related duties for Arms, Ammunition and Explosive (AA&E) commodities. AA&E normally consists of (but is not limited to) Small Arms Ammunition, Pyrotechnics, Small Rockets, Assorted Hazardous Material items (referred to as Conv.Ops), Large Scale AA&E commodities such as; Minuteman, Trident, Castor, etc. Rocket Motors (referred to as LRM Ops). OH also performs similar duties with Non-Hazardous Materials such as asset support stocks, equipment, and other customer related commodities. Increased customer requirements will/may include the need for OH to perform specialized handling of AA&E such as disassembly of arm/disarm and safe devices, nozzle removal, exudate cleanup, component installations/removals as specified by customer technical documents. OH conducting these tasks must perform so with the utmost care and consideration for the risks associated. Performs work within the Ammunition Storage Area (ASA) which will place the individual within the Explosive Safety Quantity Distances (ESQD) Arc of a Potential Explosion Site (PES).

Requirements

• Knowledge of the application and usage of Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the handling of all AA&E, as well as how to find answers to safely handle AA&E, if not already well established.
• Knowledge of the safe use of assigned powered equipment and basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of Ordnance Operations Directorate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) involving the understanding, operation, maintenance and user level repairs of MHE, WHE, CMV's and other associated tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and procedures for the safe storage and handling of AA&E.
• Knowledge of studying training materials or regulatory guidance. Being capable of retaining information, displaying retention through various forms of demonstration (ie. Written examinations, verbal feedback, physical demonstrations of required tasks, etc.).
• Knowledge of the risks associated with working with and in close proximity to high explosives and the safety measures required to perform such activities.
• Manual dexterity for the safe and proper operation of all associated equipment and tools.
• Effective communication through written, visual and verbal communications (where written or spoken, must be in the English language).
• Flexibility as a team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Being a personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Reading comprehension skills, as well as the adequate application of; Technical Orders (TO’s), Technical Manuals (TM’s), Job Guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Federal, DOD and State regulations, as well as other such regulatory documents or compliance manuals.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of attention to operational details while also maintaining 100% situational awareness.
• Ability to apply procedures set forth in technical orders, federal, state and departmental standard operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain a secret level security clearance.
• Ability to maintain a state of Arizona commercial driver’s license (class a with hazmat endorsement).
• Ability to create effective interpersonal relationships with customers, staff, visitors, as well as fellow employees of Camp Navajo.
• Ability to find solutions to problems using their creativity, reasoning, and past experiences along with available information and resources, and act in the best interests of the organization when information and resources are not available.
• Ability to obtain and sustain eligibility for operations certification, in all associated and implied tasks listed above and in the job summary.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency on all ksa's and job summary requirements on an ongoing cyclic basis (ie. Semi-annual, annual, biennial, periodic, etc.)
• Ability to adhere to and enforce all safety rules and regulations to ensure and provide for a safe and healthy work environment.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete, and sustain, the following types of training, licensing, and/or permit requirements (as applied by the positions training, qualification, and certification requirements, which are established by the departments OOCB processes): OSHA Topics, General Awareness, and Initial departmental training modules, Department of Defense Explosives Awareness and Hazardous Materials training courses or equivalents, as applied within DOD explosive safety standards, Mission peculiar Vehicles, Equipment, and specialized tools, as assigned by the department and associated regulations, Certification in Ordnance Crew Chief duties as prescribed by the department's OOCB processes for the position.
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 3 plus years ordnance experience
• Forklift or Crane Operator certified
• Possession of CDL Class A w/HAZMAT Endorsement
• Possession of Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Performing operational tasks, in compliance with Standing Operating Procedures or other similar task guidance procedures, for the safe and efficient execution of shipping, receiving, and warehousing operations relating to all customer commodities (AA&E and Non-AA&E). Ensuring all tasks are conducted in accordance with DOD, federal, state and/or local regulatory guidance. Reporting any and all non-compliance issues relating to safety through proper supervisory channels.
• Operating assigned Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Weight Handling Equipment (WHE), Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and other associated tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following all regulatory mandates. Performing Post Operation Inspections and file reports as applicable.
• Performing Prior to Use (PTU) and Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned MHE, WHE, CMV's, and other AA&E assorted tools and equipment in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Ensuring all equipment is serviceable and safe to use in all operations. Completing PTU/PMCS documentation and filing in accordance with departmental equipment maintenance procedures.
• Performing general housekeeping to ensure cleanliness, orderliness and user level maintenance of all associated departmental facilities and surrounding work areas.
• Performing specialized handling of AA&E such as disassembly of arm/disarm and safe devices, nozzle removal, exudate cleanup, component installations/removals as specified by customer technical documents.
• Maintaining AA&E and Non-AA&E certification eligibility through the performance and attendance of required sustainment training in accordance with applicable Training, Qualification, and Certification Program. Reading and reviewing all regulatory documentation relating to assigned AA&E and Non-AA&E operational tasks, ensuring all updates and revisions are understood. Keeping current with any changes or updates to documentation.
• When/as necessary, will/may direct AA&E and Non-AA&E operations in support of directorate goals and objectives when dedicated leadership is unavailable (i.e. supervising operations while crew-chief is absent or required to travel between concurrent operational locations).

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

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