Description:
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.About the Position: Performs a wide variety of the more complex production, disassembly, closed disposal (e.g., incineration, chemical plant operations, magnesium recovery), rework or maintenance/renovation operations of conventional ammunition, munitions, pyrotechnics, and explosives.
Requirements:
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Explosives Operator without more than normal supervision.
1) Operate machines such as grit blast, hydraulic presses, automatic and semi-automatic loading and assembly machines, degreasers, buffers or paint spray equipment in a production environment; 2) Properly use and care for the tools and equipment for safe work operation; AND 3) Repair and recondition ammunition containers and cartridge cases for safe storage of ammunition. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical demands are arduous. At times it is necessary to lift heavy items for long periods of time at production rates. Kneeling, standing, bending and other awkward positions are necessary at times, as well as pushing or pulling of heavily loaded carts and/or hand trucks. Some areas will require the use of respirators. Working conditions vary with the type of assignment. The majority of work is performed indoors. Occasionally works outside, which requires exposure to inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, and ice. May work in unheated and poorly illuminated magazines and warehouses. Explosive hazards, depending on the type of job, are ever present. Exposed to the danger of explosion and fire while working with exposed explosives, chemicals, loaded ammunition, explosive-contaminated water, hazardous waste, and deteriorated or damaged ammunition in an armed or ready to fire status. Exposed to acids, toxins, caustics, grit, explosive dust, explosive steam vapor, and paint fumes. When handling certain explosives, may be subject to poisoning, skin irritations, rashes, violent headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Subject to possible injury from use of hand tools and machinery. Possible injuries range from cuts and bruises, loss of eyes and fingers, and permanent physical impairments to loss of limbs and fatalities.
Mar 25, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov