ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Performs and records corrective and scheduled preventative maintenance on submarine weapon and ordnance handling equipment as required.

Operates forklift trucks inside and outside of production buildings and magazines, trucks and other confined spaces on ramps and outside areas.

Performs receipt, storage, segregation, inspect, and issue ordnance material.

Assures the quality, quantity and safety of ordnance materials and operations as related to the receipt, storage, issue, handling, packing and shipping of such items.

Performs receipt and issue inspections on ordnance items and certify OTR shipments. Conducts on/offload of ordnance materials to include Tomahawk VLS/CLS assets.

Possess knowledge of 20MM and 2.75-inch rocket loading procedures to support the Armed Helo Program. Required to operate motor vehicles to support the movement of ordnance materials.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will perform maintenance, assembly and disassembly procedures on Gun Can and Rocket launcher systems in support of Armed Helo Operations.
• You will support specialized fleet operations involving the handling of Long Bow Hellfire and Coyote missile systems, requiring a Category 3 Non-Cab operated overhead crane qualification.
• You will schedule, perform and record corrective and scheduled preventive maintenance on submarine weapons, ordnance handling equipment, launching devices and test gear and document results.
• You will follow established policies and procedures to safely and economically accomplish work assignments within priority schedules set by management.
• You will transport/install/remove VLS Loading Platforms on submarines in support of ordnance operations and maintenance actions.
• You will operate forklift trucks inside and outside of production buildings and magazines, trucks and other confined spaces on ramps and outside areas having unpaved, unimproved or rough surfaces.
• You will conduct receipt and transfer inspections of CLS Missile Tube ballast cans, examine ordnance materials for defects, including missiles, associated components and various other hazardous or inert materials.
• You will ensure a safe and secure work environment, inspect assigned areas for cleanliness, neatness, and compliance with regulations and policies.