Small Arms Repairer (Title 32) (Indefinite)

As a Small Arms Repairer WGyou will perform the below duties:

1. Performs overhaul maintenance and repair on a variety of small arms that involve numerous parts subassemblies adjustments and must be adjusted to close tolerances. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons such as automatic pistols revolvers shotguns automatic rifles grenade launchers machine guns rocket launchers mortars and other small arms and accessories.
2. Disassembles weapons assemblies subassemblies and other components. After disassembly examines for defects mechanical misalignment and malfunctions. Replaces barrels firing pins springs trigger mechanisms shell ejectors sights safety devices bolts stocks and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing obsolete parts. Applies finishing agents and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety accuracy and ease of operation. Applies modification work orders as required.
3. Uses hand and power tools precision gauges test instruments jigs and alignment devices in making repairs modifications and adjustments to small arms.
4. Ensures the accountability storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair usually in vaults with limited access.
5. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).
• May be made permanent at a later date without competition.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time subject to a 30 day notice and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E6/SSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E6/SSG) regardless of employment status (Traditional Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E6/SSG)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience or training which demonstrates a working knowledge to read and interpret instructions repair manual specifications and drawings; must have a knowledge of shop mathematics sufficient to use testing devices and measuring instruments; and be proficient in the use and maintenance of hand tools and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must haveat least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the WG-07 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience or training which demonstrates ability to work effectively and efficiently on weapons and mechanical systems in disassembly for repair inspection to diagnose mechanical malfunctioning wear and/or damage is required.
2. Experience in adjustment of levers gear linkages and synchronization of interrelated mechanical systems.
3. Experience in applying technical manuals regulations specifications and drawings to determine operation assembly and a tolerance of the variety of weapons cleaned repaired and modified is required.
4. Experience in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required. Tools include drills files saws hammers vises and precision gages and measuring instruments such as micrometers optical comparators ultrasonic checkers magnafluxing machines and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances.