Small Arms Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units; Fort Barfoot (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Small Arms Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent) to maintain and repair weapons within VA G4. The role involves disassembly for repair, inspection, and precise adjustment of mechanical systems to ensure reliability under field conditions.

The position requires at least 12 months of specialized experience at WG-07 level or equivalent, ability to apply manuals and drawings, and proficiency with a range of gauges and tools.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets repair manuals, specifications and drawings.
• Proficient in shop mathematics for testing devices and measurements.
• Experience with hand tools and equipment in a repair shop.
• Experience disassembling weapons for repair and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble weapons for repair and inspect for malfunctioning wear or damage.
• Diagnose issues and determine repairs and correct tolerances.
• Adjust levers, gear linkages and synchronize interrelated mechanical systems.
• Apply technical manuals, regulations and drawings to operations and repairs.
• Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and gauges.

Skills

Reading/interpretation of instructions

Shop mathematics

Attention to detail

Tools

Drills

Files

Vises

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Ultrasonic checkers

Magnafluxing machines

Borescopes

Job description

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for a Small Arms Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D1226000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time subject to a 30 day notice, and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY:

• GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
• GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.
• GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E1/PV1 - E8/MSG)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience or training which demonstrates a working knowledge to read and interpret instructions, repair manual, specifications and drawings; must have a knowledge of shop mathematics sufficient to use testing devices and measuring instruments; and be proficient in the use and maintenance of hand tools and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated.

This experience must include activities such as:

• Experience or training which demonstrates ability to work effectively and efficiently on weapons and mechanical systems in disassembly for repair, inspection to diagnose mechanical malfunctioning, wear and/or damage is required.
• Experience in adjustment of levers, gear linkages and synchronization of interrelated mechanical systems.
• Experience in applying technical manuals, regulations, specifications and drawings to determine operation, assembly and a tolerance of the variety of weapons cleaned, repaired and modified, is required.
• Experience in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required.
• Tools include drills, files, saws, hammers, vises and precision gages and measuring instruments such as micrometers, optical comparators, ultrasonic checkers, magnafluxing machines and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances.