Department of the Air Force

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING INSPECTOR

Randolph AFB, Texas Full time

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING INSPECTOR

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Randolph AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $70895 - $82729 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to Train and lead assigned personnel from multiple sections or elements across a variety of inspection, storage, maintenance, inventory, transportation, and handling tasks. Charged comanage the timely maintenance, distribution, and utilization of multi-service munitions and material support components

Major Duties:

  • - Munitions Element Chief. - Appointed as Senior Munitions Inspector by the Munitions Flight Chief. - Support Munitions Supply Officer delegate and Munitions Inventory Specialist. - Troubleshoot, repair, certify, configure, mark, modify, secure, and package munitions. - Munitions Program Manager. Administers critically enforced programs designed to uphold safety, security, and accountability of personnel and critical resources. - Vehicle and Special Equipment Operator.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6500 Ammunition, Explosives, and Toxic Materials Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING INSPECTOR without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Thorough knowledge of munitions functions, operations, and theory; able to analyze, interpret, comprehend, and enforce multi-service technical orders, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and other technical information to accomplish tasks and resolve potential problems. 2. Four years Munitions Inspector experience; attended the in-residence Inspectors Course preferred 3. Four years Operations/Accountability experience; attended the in-residence Accountability Course preferred 4. Knowledge of governing explosive safety regulations and procedures as outlined in Air Force, DOD, Occupational Safety and Health publications that directly impact safety of personnel and government resources. 5. Four years Hazardous Good preparer/ handler/certifier experience; attended in-residence course preferred 6. Extensive knowledge of munitions-specific database programs such as TICMS, TMRS, Agile Munitions Support Tool, NAVAIR online library, and Ammunition Disposition Request programs; knowledge of digital media, ERM filing and Vital Records management PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand truck, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material. The munitions inspection work may require working on hard surfaces and lifting and carrying weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weightlifting equipment or with assistance from other workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, scrapes, injury from equipment in moving or handling packaged and unpackaged munitions and equipment, and hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as fork lifts, trucks, and cranes. For explosives work inspector duties, employee may be subject to hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted areas; exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas in a mechanical work area; or, explosive hazards while working in the munitions storage area. May be required to wear protective clothing such as, steel-toed shoes, leather gloves, face shields, hearing protection, and protective eye wear. When handling packaged and unpackaged munitions items, protective equipment is provided. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/19/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12849631 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-19