SMALL ARMS REPAIRER

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, Position Description Number PDD1227000 and is part of the KY CSMS, National Guard.

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Duties

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As a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, WG-6610-9, you will disassemble weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components. Examine for defects, misalignment and malfunctions. Replace barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, and other parts/assemblies. Modify small weapons by replacing worn or obsolete parts. Perform accurization of national match weapons on a limited basis which includes selecting, fitting, and altering parts. Perform overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnose and identify mechanical deficiencies/ malfunctions of weapons. Use micrometer to measure altered tolerances and make additional adjustments as required. Use pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met. Test fire weapons to ensure that they meet desired performance requirements. Responsible for accountability, storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). Perform other duties as assigned.

A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1227000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the Casey Carmichael via email for additional information, View email address on click.appcast.io .

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: E3 - E7

RANK REQUIREMENT:

Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.

You must be assigned to a compatible military position.

Wear of the military uniform.

Position may require a pre-employment physical.

May be subject to furlough actions.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must obtain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.

Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.

Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.

This position is located on a tobacco free facility.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

Experience reading and interpreting instructions, repair manual, specifications and drawings. Experience using testing devices, measuring instruments, hand tools and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have 18 months experience repairing, overhauling, and rebuilding small arms. Experience inspecting small arms to diagnose malfunctions, wear and/or damage. Experience performing accurization procedures on weapons to improve their performance. Experience applying technical manuals, regulations, specifications and drawings to determine operation, assembly and tolerances of weapons. Experience using and maintaining hand/power tools and gages (such as drills, files, gages, measuring tools, etc.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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