Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (Explosives Operator) Leader

Duties

• Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
• Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• Performs a variety of duties including assembly/disassembly, test, replacement or repair of electrical, electronic and mechanical components of missiles and ordnance systems.
• Assembles components into complete all-up missiles, using special purpose test gear, hand tools and handling equipment.
• Inspects build-up operations and records readings, performance data, age life data and calculations on special forms.
• Destroys a variety of explosives, ammunition and propellants.
• Demonstrating a variety of procedures specific to the particular items being destroyed.
• Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor and starts work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within 6 months of date of appointment and will not work in unsupervised situations until training requirement is met.
• Subject to random drug testing IAW AR 600-85.
• Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.
• Annual physical is required.
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.

Qualifications

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 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 Ordnance Equipment Mechanic (Explosives Operator) Leader without more than normal supervision. This includes assembly/disassembly, test and repair of electrical and electronic and mechanic components of missiles and ordnance systems. Able to oversee the operation automatic machines performing explosives work involving demilitarization or renovation such as pull-apart machines, delinking machines, or other renovation machines. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting
• Use of Measuring Instruments

• Physical Effort: Work involves lifting and working on production including standing, reaching, bending, stooping and manipulating carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds lines at rhythmic pace for extended periods parts and using machines and hand tools. During forklift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed on the demolition range and outside on ramps and storage areas when weather is often inclement. There are assignments where dirt, grease, noise, and odors are often disagreeable. Required to wear protective clothing which is specially made and treated for working on explosives; including safety shoes, glasses, gas masks, and coveralls. There is a chance of injuries ranging from loss of life to burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, and nausea.

Education

Some Federal positions allow the substitution of education for experience. For this position, you must qualify based on experience alone.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.