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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Note: Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

06/06/2022 to 06/15/2022
Salary

$24.39 - $28.51 per hour
Pay scale & grade

WG 9
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Richmond, KY
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for official business or training 5% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Term - NTE 13 Months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
Work schedule

Full-time - Monday-Thursday 6:30-5:00
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Announcement number

SWAU227090168091HD
Control number

658299600

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Inspect ammunition and packing for degradation, in-transit damage and compliance with quality requirements.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections and functional testing of electrical systems.
Observe and inspects the demolition of high explosive ammunition and components, burning of powder, at the demolition range and burning pit.
Check area to assure that it is free of hazardous explosives and chemicals prior to resumption of operations.
Perform inspections of shipping units, consisting of opening railcars and truck-trailers and inspecting for damage to contents, and adequacy of blocking and bracing.
Perform testing of lightning protection system for electrical continuity.
Perform Igloo and Magazine inspections.
Serve as survey team member monitoring the atmosphere for chemical contamination.

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Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This is a drug testing designated position.
This position requires participation in the Chemical Accident/Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) situations and serve on teams dedicated to mitigating CAIRA situations, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
This position requires a pre-employment physical and annual physical thereafter.
This position requires a Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS) and Secret Access Level clearance.
This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain for the duration of employment a valid, State-issued motor vehicle driver?s license.
This position requires the incumbent to train, qualify, and receive certification, recertification and re-training requirements of AMC-R 350-4 for operations personnel involved in conventional ammunition operations.
This position requires the incumbent to complete the Quality Assurance Certification Program requirements within one year from the date of appointment, in accordance with DESCOM Supplement 690-6, March 81.
Term employment is subject to a one year trial period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant 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 without more than normal supervision. Ability to inspect work as a Ammunition Inspector, performing operations that detect visual anomalies; Using calibrated instruments (i.e. profile and alignment gauge); Interpreting technical material to ensure inspection criteria is fulfilled; Inspecting ammunition for serviceability and safety. Familiarization with basic computer operation and logistics programs; Performing mechanical and physical tests on ammunition and their components. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Frequently lifts items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds. May pull or push pallet jacks with loads of up to four thousand pounds. The work requires sitting, walking, bending, reaching/crouching, climbing, and long periods of standing. Work requires manual dexterity and mental, visual and muscular coordination.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed indoors or outdoors. Work areas are generally well lighted, ventilated and some are heated. Workers are required to stand on floors made of concrete, lead or conductive composition. They are required to wear protective clothing; i.e., gas masks, safety shoes, rubber gloves. They are regularly subject to dirt, noise, fumes, and variations of weather. They may be exposed to explosives and/or irritants, i.e., TNT, Comp B, CS, and CN. During chemical accidents, incidents, exercises, and training, incumbent is required to wear full protective clothing including rubber suit, gloves, protective mask and rubber boots in performance of work as team member monitoring the atmosphere for chemical contamination; clothing must be removed and decontaminated and showers taken before eating and/or departing work area. Incumbent is subject to profuse perspiration and extreme fatigue when working in protective clothing. It will be required for person employed into this position to complete the Quality Assurance Certification Program requirements within one year from time of appointment in accordance with DESCOM Supplement 690-6, March 81.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This is a Career Program (CP) 33 - Ammunition Management position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
Relocation Incentive will not be authorized.
Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized.
Retention Incentive will not be authorized.
FLSA: Non-Exempt.
Bargaining Unit: Yes.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/15/2022 to receive consideration
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11518091).
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

AU-APF-W0L7AA BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Richmond, KY 40475
US

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/15/2022 to receive consideration

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11518091).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address: AU-APF-W0L7AA BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Richmond, KY 40475
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

This job announcement has closed

Help

Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

06/06/2022 to 06/15/2022
Salary

$24.39 - $28.51 per hour
Pay scale & grade

WG 9
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Richmond, KY
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for official business or training 5% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Term - NTE 13 Months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
Work schedule

Full-time - Monday-Thursday 6:30-5:00
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)
- 6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Announcement number

SWAU227090168091HD
Control number

658299600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/658299600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Ammunition Inspector

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Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

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Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

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Next steps

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