Job Description

Small Arms Repairer

This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, Position Description Number D1226000 and is part of the NJ CSMS 1, National Guard. The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance, repair, and inspection on a full range of small arms and related devices.

Opening and closing dates: 04/25/2025 to 07/28/2025.

Salary: $30.90 - $36.06 per hour.

Location: 1 vacancy in Lakehurst, NJ.

This job is open to Federal employees - Excepted service and National Guard and reserves.

As a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, WG-6610-8, 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

Conditions of employment:

CAT 3: All ARMY New Jersey National Guard members

- 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

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions:

Military Grade:

There are two positions with the same grade requirement of SPC/E-4 to SFC/E-7.

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments

Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

*Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1)

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 on weapons and mechanical systems in disassembly for repair, inspection to diagnose mechanical malfunctioning, wear and/or damage is required. 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. 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 requirements: None.

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.

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: 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)

Bonuses

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: 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

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

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