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Small Arms Repairer


Job Location:

Fort Carson, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 28
Posted: 8 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER Position Description Number Dand is part of the CO MATES 64 National Guard.

The purpose of this position is perform maintenance repair and inspections on small arms and related devices.


Duties

Performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols rifles and light machine guns) on a limited basis. Disassembles weapons assemblies subassemblies and other components. Performs overhaul maintenance and repair on a variety of small arms. Uses micrometer to measure altered tolerances and makes additional adjustments as required. Is responsible for accountability storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair usually in vaults with limited access. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • For positions requiring the operation for motor vehicle candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Membership in the Colorado Army National Guard or eligible to transfer.
  • Must hold the grade of E-1 thru E-8.
  • Submit all required documentation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 thru E-8

1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

2. An applicants RESUME must provide in detail how they meet each specialized experience listed below. Resume must be two pages or less. Federal Resume Help

3. It must be documented with from (mm/yy) and to (mm/yy) dates and description of the specialized experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume.

Must have at least 18 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following:
1. Experience with substantial mechanical skill is required to effectively and efficiently repair overhaul and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.
2. Experience to inspect diagnose malfunctioning wear and /or damage is required.
3. Experience applying technical manuals regulations specifications and drawings to determine operations assembly and tolerances of the variety of weapons worked on is required for successful performance.
4. Experience using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Army National Guard please contact .
2. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).
3. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at .
4. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USAjobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions.
5. Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain MOS within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible required or restricted MOS listed in this announcement - you will need that MOS to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions.
6. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.
7. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39 mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full time positions or termination of their employment.
8. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

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