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Job Title

Repair, Rebuild, Modify and Test M777 Towed Howitzers Cannon Assemblies

Job Description

Duties

• Repair, rebuild, modify and test the M777 towed howitzers cannon assemblies; inspect, disassemble complete weapons; subassemblies checking for serviceability of parts by using precision instruments and gauges and electrical test equipment.
• Ensure that assemblies are properly separated and orders replacement parts and other critical materials as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex interconnected systems including high pressure air, hydraulic, ballistic fire control, Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and guidance, and communication components.
• Rebuild carriages, mounts, compressed air and hydraulic brake systems, elevations and towering gear boxes, recoil systems and manual brake systems
• Measure functional characteristics of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical artillery system using gauges, micrometers, multi-meters, bore scopes, laptop computer, pull over gauges, linear measuring devices and other test sets
• Determine the materials, parts and equipment necessary, lays out the work and performs repairs as required.
• Work with design engineers and contractor personnel to evaluate the reliability, operation, and function of new or developing artillery systems.
• Provide lower graded personnel instruction and demonstrate proper technique, work methods and procedures to ensure appropriate repairs area accomplished.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or NON-SENSITIVE final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Work is performed both inside and outside of buildings exposing the employee to extreme weather conditions including sustained high winds, dust storms, direct sunlight and temperatures ranging from sub-freezing to well over 110 degrees.
• You will be exposed to moving guns, gun tubes, tractors, cranes and other moving ordnance equipment, fumes, loud noises, shock, burns, sprains, and other industrial hazards.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. WG-11: The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Perform common tasks including disassembly and assembly associated with rebuild and repair of artillery systems. WG-09: The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK UNDER CLOSER SUPERVISION AND ON THE JOB TRAINING: Perform common tasks including disassembly and assembly associated with rebuild and repair of artillery systems. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.