AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE HANDLER (TITLE 32)

Full Job Description

This National Guard position is for a AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE HANDLER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2278000 and is part of the USPFO located at Camp Williams, with the Utah Army National Guard.

Priority will be given to those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is SFC Bryce C Jarrett.

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Have experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE-WG 07: Must have experience or training with provided the primary skills and knowledge necessary to recommend serviceability and detect hazardous or nonstandard conditions of ammunition and explosive items by visual examination or by use of test equipment.

Technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition.

Must be able to read, understand and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, and technical manuals for ammunition and explosive items.

Must have knowledge of regulations and standards for safety in receiving, shipping, storing, and handling of ammunition and explosives.

Knowledge of inspection criteria related to commercial and military vehicles for unsafe mechanical conditions prior to loading with ammunition and explosives.

Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations to ensure the Ammunition Supply Point has no infractions.

Ability to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading/unloading, transportation, and storage of Ammunition and Explosive materials. Major Duties:

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE HANDLER (TITLE 32), WG-6501-7, you will: Performs Ammunition Inspections pertaining to the receipt, classification, storage, issue and shipment of ammunition items.

May receive shipments of all types of ammunition and verify DA form 1348 against Depot surveillance Records for correct NSN and Condition Code.

Insures commercial carrier delivering ammunition has been inspected in accordance with regulations and standing operating procedures.

Verifies quantity of containers for accuracy of nomenclature, stock and lot numbers against shipping documents and signs for shipments.

Receives turn-ins from using organizations, counts each item received and inspects for serviceability. Classifies material to assure compatibility of explosive items.

Studies new material to determine how it functions, how it is constructed, and compatibility for storage purposes according to technical manuals.

Assures that off-post shipments of ammunition by commercial carriers are in accordance with ammunition policies and procedures and in compliance with Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and DoD regulations.

Assures that ammunition is managed by class in accordance with established regulations. Conducts inspection of ammunition being turned-in to determine suitability for further training needs.

Takes appropriate steps in the disposition of Ammunition Condition Codes - H (ACCH) material. Prepares items for shipment to other depots and/or installations.

Using the correct Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and packing requirements, ensures all shipments meet DOT requirements, are palletized and banded according to the hazard class division, and establishes the correct weight and cube.

Uses appropriate technical manuals, determines the proper name and unit number. Ensures the appropriate 1348's are filled out and sent to Transportation Officer.

Studies new material to determine how it functions, how it is constructed and compatibility for storage purposes according to technical manuals. Conducts observations and inspections of ammunition.

In storage, inspects ammunition for corrosion from moisture and deterioration. Inspects fo rdents, loose detonators/fuses, discoloration and softness of dynamite and stains from nitroglycerin.

Marks defective ammunition as prohibited for issue. Inspects ammunition of using organizations to determine its condition. Ensures that safety and storage requirements are properly observed.

Responds to units which have misfires and/or malfunctions with ammo items. Conducts inspection of ammunition being turned-in to determine suitability for further training needs.

Maintains a list of suspended ammunition and prepares listing for reporting excess to proper authorities for disposition. Assures suspended ammunition is withdrawn and no lots issued.

Prepares condition reports on all bad ammunition, suspended lots, etc. Directs packaging, stenciling, proper loading, and blocking of excess ammunition.

Performs a variety of routine and special inspections of conventional ammunition.

Performs quality monitoring of maintenance operations, area inspections magazine storage inspections and basic load inspections.

Assists Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) when requested. Maintains a variety of publications, regulations and files pertaining to work of the unit.

Performs other duties as assigned.