- Position Title
- SMALL ARMS REPAIRER TITLE 32 PERMANENT
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NH-12305785-AR-24-007 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 9, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
NATIONAL GUARD REQUIREMENTS
Please choose the best options for ALL questions in this section. Read the question(s) carefully. Applicant is solely responsible for the accuracy of their answers. HR will not correct or modify your answers. If you have any questions or would like to verify only, we have successfully received your application, please feel free to contact us.
1.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO JOIN THE NATIONAL GUARD, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
2.
Do you meet the military grade/rank listed on the announcement?
By clicking yes, I acknowledge that either,
(1) I am within the military grade/rank(s) listed
(2) I am currently promotable (today) to the minimum military grade/rank listed or meet eligibility to attend a military commissioning school as applicable
(3) I am willing to take a reduction in military grade/rank to be at the maximum military grade/rank listed
(4) I am currently able to attend a military school to acquire the military grade/rank listed (Must attach Memorandum from Recruiting and Retention to be considered for position)
I further acknowledge that, if selected, any personnel action (i.e. appointment, promotion, reassignment, etc) that results from my selection will not be completed until I am within the military grades listed on the announcement.
If 1, 2, 3 or 4 are not applicable, answer No.
By clicking yes, I acknowledge that either,
(1) I am within the military grade/rank(s) listed
(2) I am currently promotable (today) to the minimum military grade/rank listed or meet eligibility to attend a military commissioning school as applicable
(3) I am willing to take a reduction in military grade/rank to be at the maximum military grade/rank listed
(4) I am currently able to attend a military school to acquire the military grade/rank listed (Must attach Memorandum from Recruiting and Retention to be considered for position)
I further acknowledge that, if selected, any personnel action (i.e. appointment, promotion, reassignment, etc) that results from my selection will not be completed until I am within the military grades listed on the announcement.
If 1, 2, 3 or 4 are not applicable, answer No.
3.
Do you currently have the MOS listed in the Job announcement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Small Arms Repairer, (WG-6610-09) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of their questionnaire answers. HR will not change or modify any answers.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
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?
2.
Do you possess at least 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?
The following questions will be used to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability for this position. The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
3.
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.
4.
Skill in 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.
5.
Substantial mechanical skill is required to effectively and efficiently repair, overhaul, and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization. Knowledge and skill 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.
6.
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 byre placing worn or obsolete parts and using hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments.
7.
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.
8.
Performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols, rifles, and light machineguns) on a limited basis. 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.
9.
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.
10.
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.