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Position Title
SMALL ARMS REPAIRER
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MS-12130876-AR-23-325 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 15, 2023 to Friday, October 13, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying.  Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list.  Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you currently a guard member of the Mississippi Army National Guard?
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2. Do you possess 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? (limit characters)
3. Do you possess 18 months of 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 in order 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? (limit characters)
4. If you answered yes to above question, please list the dates on your resume that support your 18 months of specialized experience.
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5. Please list your current military grade/rank.
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6. Please list all of your military AFSC/MOS.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. Can you support these requirements? (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
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Substantial mechanical skill is required to effectively and efficiently repair, overhaul, and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.

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The ability to perform accurization procedures on weapons to improve their performance is required.

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Basic knowledge of other trades in order to modify and/or manufacture weapons parts for accurization is required.

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11. Knowledge and skill to inspect, diagnose malfunctioning, wear and/or damage is required. (limit characters)
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Knowledge of and ability 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.

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Skill in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required.

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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.

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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.deration? (limit characters)