SMALL ARMS REPAIRER

Duties

• You will perform routine duties in assisting small arms repairers of higher grades in repairing and rebuilding small arms weapons.
• You will handle all firearms with the utmost care, observing all safety and security requirements during assembling and disassembling phases.
• You will be required to carry an authorized firearm at all times and must be able to use deadly force if warranted.
• You will check all weapons being issued in order to determine any easily recognizable malfunction of the weapon or damage.
• You will clean weapons which are unassigned to specific individuals.
• You will ensure the security and accountability of a variety of controlled weapons, communications equipment and ammunition.

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.
• This position requires the ability to meet legal requirements for carrying a firearm.Incumbent must pass all weapons qualification test prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and must pass all re-qualifications as required.
• Work regularly includes assignment to a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays.
• May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC antiterrorism policy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.
• Incumbent must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Overtime may be required.
• The position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing
• Incumbent must able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• May be required to handle and process potentially hazardous or contaminated items.
• This is a mission essential position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; pass a National Agency Check and local background check
• Incumbent must satisfactory pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation.

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 Perform the Duties of the Job without More than Normal Supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks including disassembling small arms such as rifles, pistols and shotguns; AND conducting inventories, issuance (checking in and out of arms and ammunition), and records management of weapons and ammunition.

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:

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Conditions of Employment Continued:

Failure to meet conditions of employment may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Must complete Arms Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) training prior to employment and maintain as required.

Required to provide Prior to Firing Inspection (PFI) and Limited Technical Inspection (LTI).

Incumbent must complete the US ARMY Armorer Certification Course or HQMC approved equivalent training within 12 months of hire.

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.