Production Controller (Ammunition)

Duties

• Researches Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR's), publications,drawings, safety manuals, letters of instruction (LOI's), technical manuals, etc
• The controller must have knowledge, skill, and experience to prevent or alleviate production delays, scheduling conflicts, the lack of sufficient materials, faulty processes, labor shortages, or skilled trade imbalances.
• Prepares and staffs standard operating procedures (SOP's) in varied formats prescribed by higher authority.
• Preparing and/or collecting drawings and specifications, flow charts, operational layouts, and related data governing maintenance operations for munitions involved.
• Coordinates with operating management and other organizations to finalize the planning and scheduling of manpower, material needs, critical work changes, equipment adaptation, operational shutdown, and short time deadlines.
• Prepares work instructions for production shop or lines and sets day-to-day schedule of operations
• Prepares and submits cost estimates, required manhours, and workload information for justification of the utilization of manpower and funds allocated.
• Revises schedules, as required, when affected by non-programmed projects, changes in programmed projects, priority changes, unavailability of items needed for modification or repair, consumption of funds, or other related circumstances.
• Attends meetings and maintains oral and written liaison and follow-up with on- and off-depot organizations regarding production schedules, estimates, funding authorizations, and reports.
• Incumbent is required to travel individually or as a team member or leader to attend conferences regarding specific programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The employee must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations within one year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

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.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• 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
• Reinstatement
• 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 .

• GS-09 Specialized Experience- Inservice (Internal)

One year of experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent assisting with production control for ammunition maintenance and demilitarization operations such as: reviewing work requirements, estimating labor and materials, preparing work schedules and instructions, tracking work, and helping resolve routine delays.

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).

• GS-09 Specialized Experience- External

One year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service that included planning, scheduling, estimating, and expediting ammunition maintenance or demilitarization work. Experience included using technical data, maintenance requirements, schedules, drawings, and safety guidance to determine workload, labor, material, tooling, equipment, and production requirements. Experience also included monitoring projects with multiple munitions work operations, revising schedules as needed, and resolving routine issues involving materials, labor, equipment, priorities, or delivery dates.

• GS-11 Specialized Experience- Inservice (Internal)

One year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that includes planning and coordinating complex ammunition maintenance, renovation, demilitarization, or missile and rocket maintenance projects involving multiple work operations, production shops, materials, equipment, and safety requirements. Experience included preparing production plans, schedules, work instructions, and labor and cost estimates; coordinating with production, supply, quality, engineering, and support personnel; monitoring work progress; and resolving delays, shortages, changing priorities, or equipment and material problems.

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-09).

• GS-11 Specialized Experience- External

One year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service that included independently performing production control for complex ammunition maintenance, demilitarization, renovation, destructive operations, or missile and rocket maintenance programs. Experience in developing and managing production plans and schedules; determining labor, material, equipment, funding, and workload requirements; coordinating work among multiple organizations; and resolving significant production issues involving safety limitations, material shortages, labor availability, changing requirements, equipment constraints, or competing priorities. Evaluating production performance and revising plans or resource estimates to meet mission requirements.

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) Ammunition Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• 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.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: