Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Range Technician (OBMLS Specialist I)

AA&E Range Technician (OBMLS Specialist I)DMS International (DMS) is seeking Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Range Technicians who will perform support for classroom and field laboratory instruction for U.S. Navy high-risk training evolutions.AA&E Range Technician Duties and Responsibilities:Perform maintenance on indoor and outdoor small arms ranges, Tactical Training Simulators (TTS), Training Unique Equipment (TUE), and AA&E storage facilities.Related tasks include, but are not limited to, housekeeping; grounds maintenance; preventive maintenance; inspecting; troubleshooting; repair; constructing and installing targets, target stands, barricades, and mock-ups; requisitioning, maintaining, and inventorying tools, equipment, and consumables; operating Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS) and small arms ranges; operating motor vehicles, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE); and documentation of work performed.Additionally, the AA&E Range Technician can track, coordinate, and report maintenance and repair of, and, when assigned as the Licensing Examiner, train personnel to operate, motor vehicles and MHE. The AA&E Range Technician can issue, receipt, sub-custody transfer, inventory, ship, store and transport small arms, weapons, weapon mounts, SAWS, Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), and other controlled inventory items. They can handle (including with MHE), block and brace, and transport Ammunition and Explosives (AE). Tasks may require specialized training in protecting AA&E, VAS, and related controlled inventory items from theft or damage and demonstration of proficiency in the use of firearms.The duties and attributes include:Construct various live-fire target frames and barricadesMaintenance of a SEAHUT for training during inclement weather (A SEAHUT is a temporary building consisting of a wood frame, and covered by tent canvas. It can be modified to include a metal roof and other amenities.)Maintenance of access roads at Camp Tiak (Land Navigation Training Site) including:Ordering and scheduling delivery of sand and stoneGrading and spreading of stone on roads and parking areasRemoval of trees and shrubbery from the edge of roads to allow for emergency vehicle accessMaintenance of a Helicopter Landing Zone (LZ) at Camp Tiak in support of emergency medical evacuationsInstallation and maintenance of training aids used in the SIMUNITION® and Convoy Fundamentals modules of trainingMaintenance and repair of eight (8) static trainer High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV)Submit requests for ordering tools and equipment for the live-fire range facilitiesProvide training support equipment cost estimates to Activity LeadershipMaintain an inventory of repair parts and consumable supplies used at the live-fire rangeManage the activities government owned and GSA leased vehicles.

Responsibilities include:Responsible for the daily usage, operation, and management of GSA vehicles and CESE equipment assigned to the siteLiaisons with NAVFAC at each applicable installationPrepares weekly mileage reports and monthly fuel reports for NAVFACConducts "Fleet Fuel Card" Training for new personnelResponsible for coordination of vehicle maintenance with NAVFAC points of contactTransport vehicles to/from repair/body shopsResponsible for managing the replacement of GSA/CESE vehiclesFunction as License Examiner§ Issue Government Driver's License to new personnel§ Maintenance of Driver's License records for the site§ Monitor currency of all licenses and endorsements, ensuring that appropriate action is taken prior to expiration§ Train and license personnel in MHE operations§ Oversee training for individuals assigned as bus drivers§ Investigate vehicle accidentsTransport of all heavy equipment, supplies, and materials via tractor-trailer, as requiredOperation of MHE/CESE equipment, as requiredAssist Ammunition Department with the weighing and loading of expended brassAA&E Range Technician must:Must be a US Citizen.Possess a High School Diploma or GEDPossess a minimum of 2 years' experience in operating power tools, hand tools, welding and fabricating in metal and wood.Specialized experience in basic electrical maintenance, carpentry and other construction skills.Requisite training in fabricating in metal and wood and the tools related to such fabrication is preferred.Demonstrate the ability to utilize computers.Demonstrate motivation to contribute as a team member with good oral and written communications skills.Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.Possess an active state driver's license.Possess (or be able to obtain) a Government Construction Equipment licensePossess (or be able to obtain) a Government Driver's License Examiner CertificationPossess (or be able to obtain) a MHE certificationPossess (or be able to obtain) a Class A, Class B, or Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required with a HAZMAT endorsement in order to transport ammunitionJob Locations:Gulfport, Mississippi, United StatesPosition Type:Full-Time/Regular