ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Requires conventional ordnance/explosives handling qualification, certification, and recertification criteria, and other technical training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL) endorsement for hazardous materials for off base or over public highway movement/shipment.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

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:

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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.