What are the responsibilities and job description for the Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator). position at Joint Munitions Command?
Duties
Conditions of employment
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
WG-05 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform the common duties/tasks associated with the position of an Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator). I have experience in assisting higher graded workers in handling ammunition or explosives or movement/storage/verification of hazardous material or following strict safety procedures in using hand tools to perform potentially hazardous functions. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-06 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform assembly/disassembly of ammunition or explosives; or operating a single operation preset automatic machine to perform explosives work. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-07- Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to operate more complex semiautomatic or automatic machines to perform explosives production, rework and maintenance. Have operated an electric, gasoline, or diesel diesel-powered forklift truck. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-08 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I have experience working in production, rework, and maintenance ammunition operations or destroying a variety of explosives, ammunition, or propellants by detonation or burning. Operation of an electric, gasoline, or diesel powered fork lift truck. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical effort: Work involves lifting and working on production including standing, reaching, bending, stooping and manipulating carrying of items weighing up to 45 pounds lines at rhythmic pace for extended periods parts and using machines and hand tools. During fork lift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms.
Working Conditions: Work is usually performed indoors, or outdoors in covered areas or passageways which provide some protection. Work areas are usually well lighted and ventilated. Some operations, however, such as melting powder or steaming out powder, cause uncomfortable steam or heat in the work area. Workers are required to stand on floors made of concrete, lead or conductive composition. They wear protective clothing such as specially treated coveralls, respirators and goggles on many assignments. They are frequently exposed to moisture and wet floors as a result of cleanup operations in powder working areas. They are exposed to the possibility of explosion and flash fire. There is chance of injuries ranging from loss of life or limbs to bums, cuts, bruises, sprains and nausea.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- In a developmental capacity, you will perform progressively more difficult and responsible assignments and tasks associated with the work of explosives operating.
- Perform operations in the renovation, modification, demilitarization, and preservation of ammunition and explosives ranging from small arms to 280 millimeters, to include mines, grenades, and rockets.
- Destroy a variety of explosives, ammunition, and propellants by detonation and burning. Prime explosives according to firing system and test continuity of electrical system.
- Operate electric, diesel, or gasoline-powered forklift trucks to move, stack and unstack materials.
- Disassembly and breakdown of ammunition items operating pull-apart or breakdown machines to separate projectiles from shell casings, and base or nose plugs from bombs and mines.
Conditions of employment
- Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six months after the date of appointment to this position.
- Performs hazardous waste management duties and/or hazardous waste worker duties in permitted or regulated facilities.
- Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Subject to AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA and E) certification.
- Medical evaluation may be required.
- Subject to random drug testing
- Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
- Valid state driver's license required.
- Forklift certification required within 6 months of appointment.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
WG-05 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform the common duties/tasks associated with the position of an Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator). I have experience in assisting higher graded workers in handling ammunition or explosives or movement/storage/verification of hazardous material or following strict safety procedures in using hand tools to perform potentially hazardous functions. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-06 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to perform assembly/disassembly of ammunition or explosives; or operating a single operation preset automatic machine to perform explosives work. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-07- Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I am able to operate more complex semiautomatic or automatic machines to perform explosives production, rework and maintenance. Have operated an electric, gasoline, or diesel diesel-powered forklift truck. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-08 - Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Worker (Forklift Operator)~ Without more than normal supervision, I have experience working in production, rework, and maintenance ammunition operations or destroying a variety of explosives, ammunition, or propellants by detonation or burning. Operation of an electric, gasoline, or diesel powered fork lift truck. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical effort: Work involves lifting and working on production including standing, reaching, bending, stooping and manipulating carrying of items weighing up to 45 pounds lines at rhythmic pace for extended periods parts and using machines and hand tools. During fork lift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms.
Working Conditions: Work is usually performed indoors, or outdoors in covered areas or passageways which provide some protection. Work areas are usually well lighted and ventilated. Some operations, however, such as melting powder or steaming out powder, cause uncomfortable steam or heat in the work area. Workers are required to stand on floors made of concrete, lead or conductive composition. They wear protective clothing such as specially treated coveralls, respirators and goggles on many assignments. They are frequently exposed to moisture and wet floors as a result of cleanup operations in powder working areas. They are exposed to the possibility of explosion and flash fire. There is chance of injuries ranging from loss of life or limbs to bums, cuts, bruises, sprains and nausea.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- This announcement will remain open until all open vacancies are filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply on/before 27-April. Next consideration will be given to applicants who apply after that date.
- This is a developmental position. Upon meeting training, performance, and regulatory requirements, you may be non-competitively promoted through the intervening WG-5 or WG-6, to the WG-7, and then to the target WG-08 position in accordance with formal training plan.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
- This is a Career Field - Logistics position.
- May qualify for Hazardous Pay/Environmental Differential Pay
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- 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
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.