Armorer (OBMLS Specialist II)

DMS International; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DMS International seeks an Armorer/Ordnance Specialist in Gulfport, MS, to support training delivery with maintenance of a broad range of weapons and related equipment. The role includes managing ammunition, records, and testing/repair of systems for tactical training environments.

The ideal candidate has weapons maintenance experience, military or equivalent background, and the ability to obtain required clearances and certifications.

Qualifications

• US citizen with eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Associate’s degree and 3 years of experience, or 4 years of military experience in lieu
• Minimum 3 years of preventative/corrective weapons maintenance
• 2+ years in ammunition/weapons management
• Ability to obtain required clearances and certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform training support for small arms and crew-served weapons training
• Maintain weapons and related equipment; manage tools and repair parts
• Account for ammunition and explosives; handle, transport debris
• Maintain ordnance documentation and training records
• Transportation of weapons and ammo between storage and live ranges
• Operate and maintain training equipment and simulators

Skills

Weapons maintenance

Ordnance knowledge

Documentation

Technical manuals

Education

Associate’s degree

Military experience equivalence

Tools

OIS-R

TAMIS

Job description

Overview

Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.

At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.

DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:

• Quality in delivering solutions
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Integrity in conduct
• Responsiveness to our customer’s mission

Responsibilities

Armorer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform training support duties associated with the delivery of small arms and crew served weapons training. The Armorer performs maintenance on small arms, weapons, weapon mounts, Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), marking cartridge adapter kits, and Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS). Related tasks include, but are not limited to, detailed disassembly and assembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, gaging, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation of maintenance in electronic service records.
• Receipt, segregation, storage, issue, inventory, sub-custody transfer, and sentence ammunition and explosives (AE); conduct motor vehicle inspections; certify Hazard Class 1 materials for transportation in motor vehicles; and handle, process, store and transport range-related debris and Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH).
• Account for AE in the official record including the requisition, issue, receipt, expenditure, and disposition of assets via computer-based applications. Read and understand technical manuals and drawings; identify, requisition, and manage inventories of repair parts, tools, and consumables; and develop SAWS courses of fire.
• Maintenance of all weapons and associated equipment, as required, for the respective learning site, including: MK-19 MOD 3 40mm grenade launcher, M203 40mm grenade launcher, M2HB .50-caliber heavy machinegun, M240B 7.62mm medium machinegun, MK48 MOD 1 7.62mm lightweight machinegun, M4A1 5.56mm rifle, M500A1 12-gauge shotgun, M2A1 .50 Caliber machine gun, M18 9mm service pistol, M9 9mm service pistol.
• Maintenance Management of Training Unique Equipment (TUE) including (but not limited to): Tactical Training Simulators (TTS), Mobile Weapons Firing Trailers (MWFT), Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS), Modular Indoor Firing Ranges (MIFR).
• Support equipment, facilities and material maintenance and management activities, including but not limited to: Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Storage Facilities; Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE); Government Owned/Leased Non-tactical Vehicles; Material Handling Equipment (MHE); Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS); Repair parts inventory; Tools and Consumables Items; Training Aids (Target stands, barricades, static vehicles, etc.); Weapons Based Training Facilities; Weapon Mounts.
• Ammunition management including (but not limited to): Dispositioning; Handling; MPPEH Processing; Receipting, Storing, Segregating, Issuing (RSSI); Reporting via Ordnance Information System-Retail (OIS-R) and Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS).
• Development of documentation in support of ordnance-based maintenance and logistics processes including, but not limited to: AA&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODR); Explosive Event Reports (EER); Explosive Mishap Reports (EMR); Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR); Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR); Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Report (TMDER).
• Transportation of weapons and ammunition from storage facilities to live ranges; Storage and accountability for weapons and ammunition per Navy directives; Attending training courses to obtain requisite certifications, as may be appropriate for the respective learning site.
• Possessing familiarity with the duties and responsibilities associated with the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Program as detailed in OPNAVINST 5530.13D; ability to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems; strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; experience in technical writing (military manuals); interpersonal skills and customer service orientation; proactive problem solving; ability to manage deadlines; computer literacy with Microsoft Office; ability to understand and maintain standards.
• Work is normally performed in an Ammunitions and Explosives (AE) storage facility setting, on live-fire range facilities, and in some cases underway on small watercraft including Riverine boats. Work may be indoors or outdoors, in inclement weather, and in high humidity with extreme temperatures depending upon location. The role may involve a highly stressful training tempo and qualification as an AE worker, with annual review of qualifications.
• Perform duties related to enhanced organizational level maintenance on weapons and other training equipment; manage small arms, ammunition, repair parts, tools, and ancillary equipment; transport small arms and ammunition to and from training locations.

Qualifications

• Armorer/Ordnance-Based Maintenance and Logistics Specialist II must:
• Be a US Citizen.
• Possess an Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience; or four (4) total years of military experience in lieu of a degree.
• Possess a minimum of three (3) years of preventative/corrective weapons maintenance experience (including military crew served weapons, where applicable), and a minimum of two (2) years of experience within an ammunition and weapons management environment.
• Satisfy the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Have completed U.S. military armorer courses; preferred: CENSECFOR EOLM Armorers’ course, NSW EOLM Armorers’ course, NECC EOLM Armorers’ course.
• Preferred course completions/certifications: AMMO 49, AMMO 51, AMMO Technical Specialist, AMMO Administration, Fleet Sentencing, Ordnance Information System – Retail (OIS-R), Training Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS), MPPEH.
• Familiarity with Firearms Training Systems (FATS) is preferred.
• Must obtain suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.
• Knowledge of night vision, lasers, weapons, and weapon sight technologies, capabilities, and weaknesses.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with preventative/corrective small arms weapons maintenance and at least two (2) years in an ammunition/weapons management environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions; proficiency with hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring equipment; ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, and diagrams.
• Basic computer operations for inventory control and weapon maintenance record keeping.
• Possess an active state driver’s license; ability to obtain Class B or C CDL with HAZMAT endorsement as required to transport ammunition.
• Have or be able to obtain required clearances and certifications as per job needs.

Location

• Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular