Ordnance Equipment Repairer (Explosives Operator/ Forklift Operator)

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). About the Position: In a developmental capacity, performs the more complex operations required in the missile and ordnance systems field and ensures the accomplishment of all assigned tasks in accordance with technical directives under general supervision. Promotion potential to the WG-10.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Ordnance Equipment Repairer (Explosives Operator/ Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. Assembly/disassembly, test and repair of electrical and electronic and mechanic components of missiles and ordnance systems. Experience operating automatic machines performing explosives work involving demilitarization or renovation such as pull-apart machines, delinking machines, or other renovation machines. Experience operating an electric, gasoline, or diesel powered fork lift truck.. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Physical effort: Position frequently stand, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work is occasionally performed in a sitting position while making repairs at a work bench or operating test stands and consoles. Work regularly requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying various sizes and shapes of components and parts weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). They occasionally handle similar items weighing up to 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Work involves lifting and working on production including standing, reaching, bending, stooping and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. Manipulating parts and using machines and hand tools at rhythmic pace for extended periods . During fork lift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms. Working Conditions: The work is normally performed inside shop areas, with occasional outside work in areas that are sometimes noisy and drafty; however, they are generally well heated and ventilated. There is frequent exposure to cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and injury from possible ruptured lines or component failure during high pressure testing. Repairers occasionally must wear face masks and protective clothing when there is the possibility of exposure to toxic fuels and acids, and they are occasionally required to work in close proximity to explosive components and devices.Work is performed on the demolition range and outside on ramps and storage areas when weather is often inclement. There are assignments where dirt, grease, noise, and odors are often disagreeable. Required to wear protective clothing which is specially made and treated for working on explosives; including safety shoes, glasses, gas masks, and coveralls. There is a chance of injuries ranging from loss of life to burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, and nausea.