THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2281000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.
As a AMMUNITION INSPECTOR (TITLE 32), WG-6501-9, you will perform the handling, storage, examining, transporting, and identifying of ammunition and explosives to detect defects, serviceability, deterioration, and compliance with all ammunition and explosives regulations, acceptable standards, specifications, or contractual requirements, as well as policy and procedures.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Conduct pre-issue inspection of ammunition items prior to issue. Check each item for restrictions or suspensions. Inspect vehicles, equipment, and storage areas relating to the safety and security of Ammunition and Explosives (A&E). Perform receipt inspections on all ammunition and components turned in by using units. Assist in the inspection and classification of ammunition throughout the state.
Inspect small arms ammunition to ensure segregation of ball and blank ammunition. Enforce safety regulations and familiar with information regarding safety considerations. Possess knowledge of the safe methods of performing different types of ammunition and explosive operations, (demilitarization, renovations, shipping, receiving, testing, inspection and storage).
Inspect ammunition, performs maintenance, care, preservation, shipping and storage operations, assuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, drawings, etc. during operations. Use and maintain test equipment including calibration equipment. Conduct causative research by identifying material with lost identifications or found on post through verification inspection.
Perform Assists inspections of ammunition storage structures to assure safe storage, compatibility, explosive limits, identify structural deterioration and inventory and security practices.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
lauralee.e.smith.civ@army.mil · (217) 761-3544
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $28.12 – $32.83/hr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
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