Training Operations and Ammunition Specialist

Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and synchronizes the use of land, facilities, equipment, and manpower in support of all courses conducted by 1st Battalion subordinate units
• Assists in coordinating support for training operations and signs for and sub-hand receipts items needed for training areas and facilities.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements necessary actions, policies, and guidelines based on regulations and directives.
• Determines near-term and forecasts long-term ammunition requirements.
• Makes recommendations for future work in AHA as required to support plus up of student load and changes in course POIs
• Develops Force Protection plans and procedures, resource generation and management practices, and holistic and comprehensive program reviews and assessments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Must possess and maintain a current Forklift Operators License.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• 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

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Providing technical and operational support to battalion leadership by planning, coordinating, and synchronizing personnel, facilities, equipment, training areas, and other resources required to execute military training programs and analyzing operational requirements, preparing training schedules, monitoring resource utilization, and recommending solutions to resolve scheduling and operational issues 2) Managing the Battalion's training ammunition program by forecasting ammunition requirements, ensuring accountability and compliance with Department of the Army and installation policies, 3) Maintaining facilities and equipment, developing improvement recommendations, coordinating maintenance activities, instructing forklift operators, and supporting safe ammunition storage and handling in accordance with regulatory requirements, and 4) Sustaining accurate financial records, and ensuring all purchases complied with applicable federal acquisition policies, while using automated systems.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Administration and Management
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Evaluating
• Technical Competence

Some positions allow education as a substitution, this position is based on experience only.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Advanced in Hire may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced leave may be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized.