Small Arms Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Ogden, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) 37, located in Ogden, Utah. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

Requirements

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• This position requires a valid State Driver's license.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of a Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision.
• Document experience or show the ability to do the following: initial inspection of small weapons to determine repairs needed; disassemble, repair, and replace components on small arms; final inspection to ensure repairs were completed correctly; use of hand tools, precision gauges and measuring instruments; perform weapon operational tests; provide training; and prepare reports.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and condition of repairs necessary.
• Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions.
• Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies.
• Observe rules and regulations to ensure all safety and physical security standards are followed.
• Analyze unit deficiencies to determine required organizational training.
• Suggest corrective actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Use hand tools to make repairs and adjustments.
• Utilize measuring instruments to determine when parts are worn or damaged.
• List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs.
• Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures.
• Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons.
• Performs two level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) to include periodic gauging.
• Conduct operational checks and final inspections to ensure maintenance has been completed.

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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentive, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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