Gunner’s Mate/Armorer Support

• Assist Weapons Officer and LCPO in armory and ordnance operations

• Coordinate and support handling, storage, and shipment of ammunition and explosive materials

• Review, process, and analyze ordnance-related policies and procedures

• Maintain 100% accountability through proper processing of ammunition issue and receipt documentation

• Develop and manage storage and issue schedules for ammunition and explosives

• Provide armory support, including inventory, issue, repair, and maintenance of weapons systems

• Manage hazardous material transportation in compliance with:

1. →International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)
2. →International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
3. →Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
4. →U.S. military regulations

• Advise Weapons Department personnel on ordnance safety, accountability, forecasting, and movement

• Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance programs related to ordnance operations

• Minimum of 5 years of direct Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Armorer

• Working knowledge of Navy Ordnance Information System (OIS)

• Ordnance handling, storage, transportation, and accountability procedures

• Interpreting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to ordnance operations

• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills

• U.S. citizen

• Driver’s License required

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Must be able to operate Government vehicles, forklifts, and vans

• Must maintain professional work ethic and reliability

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills

• Must maintain accurate documentation and reporting

• Must comply with security, safety, and drug-free workplace requirements

• Must be capable of working within classified environments and systems (NIPRNET/SIPRNET)

• Ability to lift and move ammunition and related equipment safely

• Capability to stand and work for extended periods in armory or storage environments

• Ability to work in high-risk environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.