Small Arms Repairer

Small Arms Repairer

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Salary Range: $26.34 - $30.72 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Small Arms Repairer (Armorer), responsible to the Supervisory General Supply Specialist, Law Enforcement Division under the Directorate of Emergency Services.

Major Duties:

• Perform a full range of work involved in the disassemble, repair, replace parts, clean, reassemble a variety of automatic and manual weapons.
• Maintain and repair various types of small arms weapons which have unusual operation principles or critical operation tolerances.
• Perform a wide variety of duties associated with weapons security and accountability, records management, report preparation, supply and maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining arms room hand receipts, account for and control all weapons, ammunition and repair parts in the arms room.

Qualifications: 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 a(n) Small Arms Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common maintenance and repair of small arms, making diagnosis and locating mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in semi-automatic pistols, shotguns, carbine rifles, and other small arms and accessories. I am skilled in disassembling weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components, examine for defects, mechanical misalignment and malfunctions; replace barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, sights, safety devices, bolts, stocks and other parts and assemblies; modify small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies. Use hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments; apply acids and/or other "bluing" or finishing agents; test fire and make operational checks of repaired weapons to assure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT - Lifts items up to or over 50 pounds alone or with mechanical device. Requires standing, crouching, bending and working for prolonged periods in cramped positions. Employee is subject to noise while using various tools and machinery in the repair and maintenance of the small arms and while working on the Weapons Range from small arms fire. WORKING CONDITIONS - Work is performed primarily inside. Incumbent is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. Both inside and outside, the incumbent is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and from hard, damp floors or ground. Typically works on parts and systems which are dirty, oily, or greasy. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. Exposed to grease, oil and solvents when cleaning and lubricating weapons. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises from tools or sharp edges of metal. Is often exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants. Is exposed to loud noises and muzzle blasts when observing or participating in test firing of weapons. Uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, and hard toe shoes.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/23/2026 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12910496). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. 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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-23