Explosives Operator (Fork Lift Operator) with Security Clearance - Tooele Utah

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Tooele, Utah
Posted On: 05/02/2024

Duties--- 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 burningPrime 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 minesRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.--- Subject to Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives certification.--- Annual physical required.--- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing IAW AR 600-85.--- 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.--- Incumbent must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition OperationsQualifications 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 experienceThere is no specific length of training or experience requiredHowever, 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 supervisionMinimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Operator (Fork Lift Operator)- without more than normal supervisionExperience working in production, rework, and maintenance ammunition operations or destroying a variety of explosives, ammunition, or propellants by detonation or burningOperation of an electric, gasoline, or diesel powered fork lift truck- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.--- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision--- 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 toolsDuring 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 protectionWork areas are usually well lighted and ventilatedSome operations, however, such as melting powder or steaming out powder, cause uncomfortable steam or heat in the work areaWorkers are required to stand on floors made of concrete, lead or conductive compositionThey wear protective clothing such as specially treated coveralls, respirators and goggles on many assignmentsThey are frequently exposed to moisture and wet floors as a result of cleanup operations in powder working areasThey are exposed to the possibility of explosion and flash fireThere is chance of injuries ranging from loss of life or limbs to bums, cuts, bruises, sprains and nauseaAdditional information--- 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.SCitizenship.--- Two year trial/probationary period may be required.--- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.--- This is a Career Program (CP) 33 - Ammunition Management position.--- 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 Alternate Application .--- 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.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveOnce the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experienceIf, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibilityYou should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentationVeterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.--- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policiesThe documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc)Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to applyIf you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further1Your resume:--- Please limit your resume to 5 pagesIf more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications .--- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.--- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.--- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present)If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.--- For additional information see: What to include in your resume 2Other supporting documents:--- Cover Letter, optional--- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable--- Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancyThe Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authorityYou must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further considerationNOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources OfficeSome supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than youYou may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your applicationYou may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibilityIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediti More...

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