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Summary This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, Position Description Number D1227000 and is part of the NJ CSMS 1, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Responsibilities As a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, WG-6610-9, you will: Perform overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms Diagnose and identify mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons Disassemble weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components Examine for defects, mechanical misalignment, and malfunctions Replace parts and assemblies Modify small weapons Apply finishing agents and test fires and/or perform operational checks of arms Apply modification work orders as required Use hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments to small arms Ensure the accountability, storage, and security of arms and other sensitive items Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Areas of Consideration: CAT 1: Permanent T32 within the Unit-Dept-Office of the New Jersey Army National Guard. Military Grades: E-4 to E-7 PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: A pre-placement physical will be required for anyone selected for this position. Placement into the position will not be made until results are received. Additional Employment Requirements: Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Must have at least 12 months of experience or training; Demonstrating the ability to work effectively and efficiently repair, overhaul, and rebuild small arms. Adjusting levers, gear linkages and synchronization of interrelated mechanical systems. Applying technical manuals, regulations, specifications and drawings to determine operation, assembly and a tolerance of the variety of weapons cleaned, repaired and modified perform accurization procedures on weapons to improve their performance 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 Education EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Bonuses Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (- Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Military Grades: E-4 to E-7 Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview. Army Enlisted include SRB- https://myerb.ahrs.army.mil/soldierLogin.do Air Enlisted include RIP- https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/PersonalData/RecordReviewUpdate/Default.aspx Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.