Title 32 Small Arms Repairer Wg

Position Description # D1227000

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State Logistics Directorate (J-4) Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of this position is perform maintenance repair and inspections on small arms and related devices. The primary purposes are to provide maintenance repair and accurization of national match weapons.

MAJOR DUTIES:

(1) Performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols rifles and light machine guns) on a limited basis. Accurization involves altering and refining mass-produced weapons for use in national competition by increasing their accuracy and reliability beyond factory specifications. This process involves selecting fitting and altering parts to improve the weapon. Altering includes peening bending filing grinding and the use of lapping compound to alter parts such as individual slide receiver sear disconnector barrel barrel bushing magazine hammer recoil spring flash suppressor operating rod spring guide gas cylinder stock and the spindle valve.

(2) Disassembles weapons assemblies subassemblies and other components. Examines for defects misalignment and malfunctions. Replaces barrels firing pins springs trigger mechanisms shell ejectors and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing worn or obsolete parts and using hand and power tools precision gauges test instruments jigs and alignment devices in making repairs modifications and adjustments. Applies final finishes and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety accuracy and ease of operation.

(3) Performs overhaul maintenance and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons including: automatic pistols revolvers shotguns automatic rifles grenade launchers machine guns and rocket launchers and other small arms and accessories.

(4) Uses micrometer to measure altered tolerances and makes additional adjustments as required. Anneals certain parts until the proper temper of the metal is obtained. Selects certain parts of specific hardness by researching characteristics of various metals in technical manuals. Uses pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met. Test fires weapons to ensure that they meet desired performance requirements.

(5) 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.

(6) May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).

(7) 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 military assignment in WVs National Guard and is 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.
• Male applicants 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance AND as a minimum a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E3 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E6

Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY***
All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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:

Experience or training 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. Experience to inspect diagnose malfunctioning wear and/or damage is required. The ability to perform accurization procedures on weapons to improve their performance is required. Basic knowledge of other trades to modify and/or manufacture weapons parts for accurization is required. Experience to apply technical manuals regulations specifications and drawings to determine operation assembly and tolerances of the variety of weapons worked on is required for successful performance. Experience using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required. Tools include drills files precision gages and measuring instruments magnafluxing equipment and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances.