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Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama.This is a developmental position to WG-08. Responsibilities Modify items by disassembling to remove obsolete, deteriorated, damaged, and contaminated parts or components. Performs packaging and un-packing of munition items, assemblies, complete rounds, and pallets using powered and manual banding equipment. Assists in the demilitarization of conventional and missile explosive components and assemblies. Perform painting, labeling, stenciling, spot painting, and touch up of explosive and nonexplosive material. Assure that machine capacities are not exceeded. Use various types of gages, scales and testing equipment to check alignment, profile, weight tensile strength, continuity and fuse cavities in connection with completing work. Operate a variety of machines, equipment and tools to assemble, seal and coat components. Monitor work in progress and compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Perform control checks to insure electronic components are functional. Assist in performing the destruction of ammunition items and/or loaded components by detonation. Operate forklift, loading, and unloading of munitions. Inspect scrap material for salvage to assure it is free from explosives and contamination. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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) Explosive Operator without more than normal supervision. I can perform common task including use of common hand and power tools; perform day-to-day operation of machinery and/or equipment used to perform a number of assembly or disassembly operations; and follow safety requirements and limits at all times. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent is responsible for shutting off the machine in case of malfunctions. In case of minor stoppage, they may clear or restart the machines. On-the-job assistance is often available from higher grade employees. Employees at this level function with occasional spot checks to assure quality of output. Work requires walking, bending and long periods of standing. Incumbent is required to push and pull items, and frequently lift weights up to 40 pounds. Occasionally may be required to lift weights up to 60 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and on unloading docks with cement floors. There is exposure to weather conditions, dirt, grease and noise from conveyor lines. There is possibility of minor cuts and bruises. Wears such protective clothing as safety shoes, gloves, aprons and goggles, if necessary, when sanding. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling, and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, hood, etc.). Education Additional Information The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as an Explosives Operator located at Anniston Munitions Center, Directorate of Mission Management Maintenance and Demil-Ammo, Anniston, Alabama, which is a subordinate installation of JMC. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position will be filled as a term appointment NTE 13 months Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed/converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. This is a developmental position up to full performance level, WG-08. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level authorized.