- Position Title
- Rigger (Explosives Operator)
- Agency
- U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
- Announcement Number
- MCGL256430106976 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025 to Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
Resume Length Pilot Acknowledgement
1.
The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) states that resumes should be limited to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (NOTE: You may select either response A or B to acknowledge; this question serves only as a reminder of the notice on the JOA).
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and
conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate
your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
2.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
3.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?
4.
This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition. (False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment per 18 U.S.C. Section 1001). Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain eligibility for this position based on the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of
experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Rigger (Explosives Operator) duties without more than normal supervision.
experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Rigger (Explosives Operator) duties without more than normal supervision.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Repair a variety of cables, slings, ropes, and chains according to established Army procedures.
3.
Utilize cable cutting tools, chain falls, and hand wrenches to accomplish projects according to procedures.
4.
Attach sockets to wire rope with swaged, spelter/poured and wedge according to established guidelines.
5.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
6.
Identify the explosives materials and components used in the assembly of various types of ammunition and explosives items.
7.
Maintain stock of supplies, equipment, or materials to ensure availability.
8.
Match specific item identification by name, stock number, lot number, letter, code, quantity, or unit of issue on containers.
9.
Perform initial and periodic inspections of munitions, components, or explosives materials to detect explosives contaminations.
10.
Load explosives materials into the bomb body to the required levels.
11.
Perform rigging work necessary to move items as heavy machining and industrial equipment.
12.
Clean structures requiring special scaffolding according to established procedures
13.
Load and unload heavy machinery and equipment according to Army procedures.
14.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
15.
Work with rope and cables ranging from 3/16" to l 1/2" in diameter to accomplish daily projects.
16.
Tie a variety of knots such according to workplace policies.
17.
Make long and short splices in steel cable according to workplace procedures.
18.
Tend auxiliary equipment, such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, to facilitate moving items or materials.
19.
Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
20.
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
21.
Determine the exact placement of paddies, beam clamps, and chain falls used to support and balance the load.
22.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines.
23.
Manufacture cables, slings, and ropes to tow heavy loads according to Army procedures.
24.
Apply a variety of rigging techniques to accomplish projects and meet deadlines.
25.
Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
26.
Connect cables or electrical lines to hoist equipment.
27.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.