Small Engine Mechanic Leader (Fire Support)
Forest Service
Posted: February 23, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Hawaii
Salary
$31.12 - $36.32
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves repairing and maintaining small firearms like pistols, rifles, and shotguns for a Navy security team in Hawaii, including cleaning, assembling, and ensuring everything works safely.
It also covers tracking weapons and ammunition, following safety rules, and keeping procedures up to date.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in gunsmithing or similar mechanical work, who is detail-oriented and comfortable with military or law enforcement settings.
You will serve as a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER for the JB PEARL HARBOR HICKAM SEC DET.
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: 1) Disassembling, cleaning, and performing maintenance on small arms such as revolvers, automatic pistols, shot guns and rifles; and 2) Assembling small arms in accordance with instructions and manuals; 3) Manually operating small arm assemblies to check for proper action/operation.
(NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: 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:
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