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Summary
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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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
06/06/2022 to 06/15/2022
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Salary
$24.39 - $28.51 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
WG 9
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for official business or training 5% of the time.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Term - NTE 13 Months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
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Work schedule
Full-time - Monday-Thursday 6:30-5:00
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
6501 Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
SWAU227090168091HD
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Control number
658299600
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Duties
- 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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Requirements
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.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
Required Documents
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.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
How to Apply
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.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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AU-APF-W0L7AA BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT
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Richmond, KY 40475
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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.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
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.
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
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How to Apply
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.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
- Address
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AU-APF-W0L7AA BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Richmond, KY 40475
US
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.
About the Position: The Ammunition Inspector assists Quality Assurance Specialist in performing inspection work at all conventional ammunition work stations which includes receipt, storage renovation, modification, demilitarization, destruction and shipment of conventional munitions and rockets.
This position is with the Blue Grass Army Depot located in Richmond, KY. It is the home of the Eastern Kentucky University, and is located 20 miles south of Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World, and regional center to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We are also located 90 miles from Louisville, KY, home of the Kentucky Derby and 70 miles from Cincinnati OH. Another close attraction is Lake Cumberland, the unofficial "Houseboat Capital of the World", which is located 70 miles away in Somerset, KY.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
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AU-APF-W0L7AA BLUEGRASS ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Richmond, KY 40475
US