Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Guernsey, Wyoming
Salary Range: $26.67 - $35.92 Per Hour
Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AMMUNITION INSPECTOR, Position Description Number PDD2281000 and is part of the WY United States Property and Fiscal Office, Wyoming Army National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.
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Qualifications: TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Para/Line: 1627/008 Selecting Official: Mr. James Davis AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Referrals of qualified applicants will be issued in the following order: Area 1: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ARNG employees assigned to the USPFO. Area 2: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming National Guard. Area 4: Current Drill Status Airmen and M-day soldiers of the Wyoming National Guard. Area 6: Current military members of the United States military branches or prior service members of one of those military branches. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position. MILITARY GRADE Min: E-2 Max: E-6 Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: https://go.usa.gov/xEeWG Enlisted Applicants' under- or over-grade (without a written demotion statement of understanding with application) will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work in the WG-6501 series may include occupations involved in the manufacturing, assembling, disassembling, renovating, loading, deactivating, modifying, destroying, testing, handling, placing, and discharging of ammunition, propellants, chemicals and toxic materials, and other conventional and special munitions and explosives. Work may involve detection, identification, evaluation, rendering safe recovery, and disposal of explosive items which are hazardous to operations, facilities, or personnel. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For WG-07: Must possess experience or training with provided the primary skills and knowledge necessary to recommend serviceability and detect hazardous or nonstandard conditions of ammunition and explosive items by visual examination or by use of test equipment. Technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition. Must be able to read, understand and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, and technical manuals for ammunition and explosive items. Must have knowledge of regulations and standards for safety in receiving, shipping, storing, and handling of ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of inspection criteria related to commercial and military vehicles for unsafe mechanical conditions prior to loading with ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations to ensure the Ammunition Supply Point has no infractions. Ability to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading/unloading, transportation, and storage of Ammunition and Explosive materials. For WG-09: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of various codes of federal regulations (i.e., Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Association). Ability to respond to unforeseen or emergency situations and be able to make immediate responses to emergency situations, determine the correct course of action to mitigate the problem. Knowledge of ammunition/explosives technical references, procedures and policies, materials handling equipment, and lifting gear, rail, and truck characteristics/capabilities. Ability to interpret and apply load drawings technical inspections procedures, publications, specifications, and technical drawings pertaining to ammunition/explosives. Ability to research, interpret and apply all technical information necessary to inspect each specific ammunition and explosive item, component, and specialized packing material. Ability to read and comprehend technical orders, technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and drawings, as well as communicate orally and in writing to brief and provide training. Knowledge of the safety precautions and procedures necessary to be taken with the variety of ammunition and explosives worked on. Knowledge of detonation and burning methods and procedures for the destruction of ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of product specifications, standards, and associated requirements for preservation, packing, shipping, and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and protection of the environment. Ability to recognize the various munitions and explosives to apply the proper procedure for inspecting. Ability to recognize weather and other conditions that affect explosive operations and to select the alternate procedures necessary under such conditions. Knowledge of operating procedures and safety regulations and procedures applicable to firing range activities. Skill in the operation of the full variety of machines and tools in operations. Skill in the maintenance and minor repair of machines, tools, and equipment used in ammunition maintenance. NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must show start and end in MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY format (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must possess a valid driver's license.
How to Apply: Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897557 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Application Deadline: 2026-04-15