Ammunition Plant Supervisor

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located in Pine Bluff, AR.

The Ammunition Plant Supervisor serves as the technical and administrative supervisor over the Ammunition Production Team.

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 Ammunition Plant Supervisor without more than normal supervision.

Which include explaining methods and procedures for the production and manufacturing of chemical or toxic filled munitions; and identifying problems to report to management to receive instructions on the corrective action.

- 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, Specifications, etc.

(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Work Environment: Work is usually performed indoors, or outdoors in covered areas or passageways which provide some protection.

Wears protective clothing as required including flameproof coveralls and cap, cotton underwear and socks, conductive sole shoes, non-pervious gloves, NIOSH approved full face chemical respirator with toxic dust filter.

Is subject to exposure to fumes from acids, solvents, other industrial type chemicals and to explosions and flash fires.

There is a chance of injuries ranging from loss of life to burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, and nausea.

When monitoring production line operations subject to discomfort from standing and walking on concrete floors for long periods of time Major Duties:

• Plans weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates.
• Selects workers and assign tasks to be performed.
• Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures to subordinates.
• Investigates work-related problems (e.g., low productivity) to identify causes and implements corrective actions.
• Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommend selections.
• Counsels employees on problems and adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives.