Temporary Ammunition Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This AMMUNITION INSPECTOR position, is located in the United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) Supply & Services Division, Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). This is an Army National Guard (ARNG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classificationand is part of the CA USPFO Army.
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THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION.
The primary purpose of the AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, WG-6501-9, is to perform the handling, storage, examining, transporting, and identifying of ammunition and explosives to detect defects, serviceability, deterioration, and compliance with all ammunition and explosives regulations, acceptable standards, specifications, or contractual requirements, as well as policy and procedures.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
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Conditions of employment
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the CA National Guard, please contact a CA National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california
Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.
Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.
AREA I= Current CA National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current CA National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the CA National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).
Military Grades: E-1 through E-9 or W-1 through W-5 or O-1 through O-3
Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.
PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Must be certified in Hazardous Waste Site Personnel (29 CFR1910.120).
• Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance. Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
  Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives) and must pass a local and national law enforcement files check.
• Must meet the requirements of DA PAM 385-64, other applicable regulations, as well as validation by the ammunition and explosives safety certification board.
• Must complete a Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations.

Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required.
Qualifications
General Experience: Must possess experience, education or training which provides the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and demonstrate the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards.
AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, WG-6501-9: Must have at least 18 months of experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of various codes of federal regulations (i.e., Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Association). Ability to respond to unforeseen or emergency situations and be able to make immediate responses to emergency situations, determine the correct course of action to mitigate the problem. Knowledge of ammunition/explosives technical references, procedures and policies, materials handling equipment, and lifting gear, rail, and truck characteristics/capabilities. Ability to interpret and apply load drawings technical inspections procedures, publications, specifications, and technical drawings pertaining to ammunition/explosives. Ability to research, interpret and apply all technical information necessary to inspect each specific ammunition and explosive item, component, and specialized packing material. Ability to read and comprehend technical orders, technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and drawings, as well as communicate orally and in writing to brief and provide training. Knowledge of the safety precautions and procedures necessary to be taken with the variety of ammunition and explosives worked on. Knowledge of detonation and burning methods and procedures for the destruction of ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of product specifications, standards, and associated requirements for preservation, packing, shipping, and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and protection of the environment. Ability to recognize the various munitions and explosives to apply the proper procedure for inspecting. Ability to recognize weather and other conditions that affect explosive operations and to select the alternate procedures necessary under such conditions. Knowledge of operating procedures and safety regulations and procedures applicable to firing range activities. Skill in the operation of the full variety of machines and tools in operations. Skill in the maintenance and minor repair of machines, tools, and equipment used in ammunition maintenance.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Ability to Inspect
• Ammunition and Explosives
• Compliance Inspection
• Research

Education
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Additional information
As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period. Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veteran's preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11.
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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