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Position Title
AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE HANDLER
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NE-12121233-AR-23-141 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 15, 2023 to Monday, October 2, 2023
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. This position is open to applicants Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants. What is your current area of consideration?

AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
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MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458. (limit characters)
2. 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.

Have you ever been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence?
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3. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AN MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE. Do you currently possess a Secret or higher security clearance, or able to obtain a Secret Clearance? (limit characters)
4. Are you an Enlisted member, Warrant Officer, or Officer in the grades of E4-E8, WO1-CW4 or O1-O2? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please answer all questions truthfully and to the best of your ability. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1.

Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the type of work to be done, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience which demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to apply safety standards.

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2. Do you posses 12 months experience or training performing the primary skills and knowledge necessary to recommend serviceability and detect hazardous or nonstandard conditions of ammunition and explosive items by visual examination or by use of test equipment. Technical knowledge of a variety of ammunition. Must be able to read, understand and research technical drawings, specifications, data sheets, serviceability standards, and technical manuals for ammunition and explosive items. Must have knowledge of regulations and standards for safety in receiving, shipping, storing, and handling of ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of inspection criteria related to commercial and military vehicles for unsafe mechanical conditions prior to loading with ammunition and explosives. Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations to ensure the Ammunition Supply Point has no infractions. Ability to operate motor vehicles and forklifts for loading/unloading, transportation, and storage of Ammunition and Explosive materials. (limit characters)
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability. (limit characters)
3. Knowledge of various codes of federal regulations (Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA). (limit characters)
4. Knowledge of ammunition/explosives technical references, procedures and policies, materials handling equipment, and lifting gear, rail and truck characteristics/capabilities. (limit characters)
5. Ability to interpret and apply load drawings technical inspections procedures, publications, specifications and technical drawings pertaining to ammunition/explosives. (limit characters)
6. Ability to research, interpret and apply all technical information necessary to inspect each specific ammunition and explosive item, component and specialized packing material. (limit characters)
7. Knowledge of the safety precautions and procedures necessary to be taken with the variety of A&E worked on. (limit characters)
8. Knowledge of product specifications, standards, and associated requirements for preservation, packing, shipping and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and protection of the environment. (limit characters)
9. Ability to recognize the various munitions and explosives so as to apply the proper procedure for inspecting. (limit characters)
10. Ability to recognize weather and other conditions that affect explosive operations and to select the alternate procedures necessary under such conditions. (limit characters)
11. Skill in the operation of the full variety of machines and tools in operations. (limit characters)
12. Skill in the maintenance and minor repair of machines, tools, and equipment used in ammunition maintenance. (limit characters)
13. As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you from employment following acceptance.

I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.

Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability; and (4) realize you must join the respective Nebraska National Guard and wear the military uniform.

Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.
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