You will serve as a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER in the NETC Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving Department of NAV SCHOOL EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.
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. Tasks performed in this position include: 1) Disassembling, cleaning, and performing maintenance on a variety of small arms, artilleries, and optical instruments; 2) Assembling small arms in accordance with instructions and manuals; and 3) Manually operating small arm assemblies to check for proper action/operation. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.
You will perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections of small arms, artillery, and optical instruments.
You will disassemble weapons, assemblies, and other components.
You will use hand and machine tools, precision gauges, and test instruments.
You will inspect and repair a variety of small arms, determine condition, completeness, serviceability, and the nature and extend of required repairs in accordance with proper technical manuals.
You will perform a variety of functional test to determine the cause of the malfunction and any other necessary repairs.
You will organize and prepare ammunition and explosives for shipment and assure compliance with all applicable hazardous material regulations.
You will perform armed guard surveillance when transporting munitions.