Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Coordinates and conducts the inspection of ammunition, ammunition containers, and as required performs the following in support of the Fort Carson Colorado (FCCO) and surrounding Military agencies IAW ASO Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); establishes delivery and turn-in sequences for FCCO reporting units according to job order priorities IOT prevent delinquencies; coordinates, inventory’s, and inspects ammunition scheduled for turn-in and or temporary storage, ensuring adherence to proper safety and ammo compatibility requirements; plan, prepare and inspect outgoing, over-the-road, ammunition shipments to ensure compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Army Regulations; perform remarking operations, re-stenciling, and repackaging as required in order to restock ammunition at the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). In addition to daily duties will perform hands on training of FCCO ammunition handlers (89B, 89A) will be required. Assists and take guidance from Government QASAS and Item Mangers for disposition of ammunition.

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspects wide variety of ammunition including small arms, artillery projectiles, powder canisters, fuses, rockets, missiles, smoke, illumination and white phosphorous pyrotechnics, mines and other items.

• Performs customer support functions; those processes used to support the total requirement of customers to gain logistics support in both combat and peacetime situations.

• Enforces safety standards and monitors to ensure all vehicle requirements for transportation of ammunition are met.

• Observes handling and storage operations to ensure adherence to proper safety procedures and Net Explosive Weight (NEW) is properly calculated for berm storage.

• Conducts accountability and serviceability inspections on incoming and outgoing ammunition shipments, field returns and on ammunition in storage.

• Performs repackaging and routine reconditioning operations on field returns for restoring at FCCO ASP.

• Assists Government QASAS to verify contents of shipments against shipping documents or other records. May receive guidance from other Government QASAS.

• Reports all violations to Lead, Supervisor or QASAS and provides input for ammunition condition report (ACR), as required.

• Inspects field returns and amnesty turn-ins for damage and serviceability. Inspects and classifies ammunition and containers to determine corrective measures required for multi-packs.

• Performs renovation, remarking and re-stenciling, as required.

• Segregates irreparable/unserviceable items and prepares for shipment, as directed.

• Operates/maintains appropriate Logistics Information System (LIS) or computerized system, and maintains employee records for required tasks.

• Compiles/Prepares reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or as required).

• Performs other administrative tasks and duties as determined by the Lead, along with performs other duties, as needed to perform as Inspector/Hazard or Ammunition Handler.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School graduate or equivalent. Formal training in ammunition handling required. Training in ammunition breakdown, distribution and accountability. Special Technical Training in Ammunition such as that conducted by the Defense Ammunition Center, Savanna, IL is preferred although, equivalent practical experience gained through recent, extensive, day-to-day handling of ammunition may be acceptable in lieu of formal training.

• A minimum five years’ experience in the receipt, issue, storage, shipment and accountability of ammunition is required as outlined in TM 9-1300-206, FM 9-13 and DA PAM 710-2-2. Must display an in-depth understanding of prescribed safety and security procedures relating to ammunition and explosives. HAZARD and Ammunition Certification. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.

• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver's License prior to start date or by 30 days after employment.

Pay and Benefits:

• $30.10 per hour, plus applicable Health & Welfare fringe dollars as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.

• Vacation, holiday and Sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Physical Demands:

• Work is generally conducted in an out-of-doors environment with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.

• Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.

• Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.

• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Forklifts, other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), PC’s, printers, fax machine, copier.

Security Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquires, NACI to obtain a CAC, and obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Transportation, Logistics & Cargo Handlers

Travel: No

Organization: AFO

Clearance: Not Applicable

Shift: Day Job

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: AFO00356