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Small Arms Repairer (T32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a full-time job repairing small arms such as pistols, rifles, and machine guns for the Alabama Army National Guard at AL CSMS 1 in Montgomery, Alabama. It is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position, which means you must be a National Guard member or be able to join right away. The job requires a Secret security clearance and a drug test.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • National Guard and ReservesCurrent members of the National Guard or Reserves. Many of these jobs require membership as a condition of employment.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Applicants must be current Alabama Army National Guard members or be eligible for immediate membership at a grade from private (PVT) up to sergeant first class (SFC).

What you would do

  • Overhauls, maintains, and repairs many types of small arms.
  • Diagnoses mechanical problems in weapons such as pistols, rifles, and machine guns.
  • Takes weapons apart, replaces worn or broken parts, and test fires them.
  • Uses hand tools, precision gauges, and test instruments to make repairs and adjustments.
  • Keeps weapons and sensitive items secure while they are stored for repair.

Do you qualify for WG-8?

With experience: You need specialized experience: repairing, rebuilding, or testing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in weapons, diagnosing weapon malfunctions, and reading drawings, schematics, and specifications. You must describe this experience in your own words.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates in Month and Year, and duties performed
  • Your own written statement showing you meet the specialized experience requirements, without copying the announcement
  • Completed online Occupational Questionnaire
  • SF-50s and DD 214s (recommended, not required)

How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are checked against the qualifications, then compared to your questionnaire answers. If you rate yourself higher than your application supports, your responses may be adjusted or you may be removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • If you are not sure you are eligible for National Guard membership, call an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 before applying.
  • Describe your experience in your own words. Copying the announcement may get you disqualified.
  • Show month and year dates, work schedule, and hours per week for each job on your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You may occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours, and overtime may be required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized. It must be approved before you start work.

Conditions of employment:

  • National Guard membership required
  • Must be eligible for immediate membership if not already a member
  • Must wear the military uniform
  • Secret security clearance
  • Drug test
  • Direct deposit participation is mandatory
  • Possible probationary period
  • Occasional work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-8 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Montgomery, Alabama
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Small Arms Repairing (6610)
Announcement
AL-13102733-AR-26-331

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