Explosives Operator Work Inspector

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located at McAlester, OK.

This position serves as an Explosives Operator Work Inspector, performing inspections, nondestructive testing, and witness process control functions on a variety of ammunition and ammunition components to ensure conformance.

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.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 Explosives Operator Work Inspector without more than normal supervision.

Perform common preliminary inspections of ammunition components. I can readily recognize deteriorated, damaged, or unserviceable items.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Inspect Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT- Duties involve substantial amounts of standing and walking with a moderate amount of stooping, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds to perform the required inspections.

All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment device.

The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts.

WORKING CONDITIONS- Work is usually performed indoors, or outdoors, in covered areas which provide some protection. Work areas are usually well lighted and ventilated.

Some operations cause uncomfortable steam or heat in the work area. Work areas are seldom air-conditioned. Workers are required to stand on floors made of concrete.

Protective clothing and equipment will be required as mandated, depending on the operations. May be exposed to fumes from numerous agents and the possibility of flash fire.

There is a chance of injury ranging from loss of life or limbs, to burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, and nausea. Major Duties:

• Inspect various types of ammunition explosives and ammunition components to determine acceptance within specifications, plans, and directives.
• Review technical documents to determine specifications for inspections.
• Verify the calibration of gages and equipment.
• Perform inspections of ammunition components and supply items.
• Identify corrective actions to improve the quality of processes and products.