Job Summary

You will serve as a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER for the NSA ANNAPOLIS SECURITY DETACHMENT.

Job Description

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Repair, rebuild and modify small arms, which include machine guns, mortars, rocket launchers, and rifles; 2) Determining the best method to correct malfunctions; 3) Fitting and adjusting mechanical parts and assemblies of small arms equipment; and 4) Utilizing go, no-go gauges to check for proper assembly, and operating tolerances such as correct amount of headspace, amount of wear at the muzzle or proper size of portholes in the barrel. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I am considered an expert or I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.