Title:
LCV NORTHCOM NTC: Ammunition Handler
Program Summary
As part of the LOGCAP NORTHCOM scope, KBR provides rapid response support to scheduled and unscheduled U.S. Army training exercises. KBR’s LOGCAP team successfully completed another year of support to Warfighter operations by providing typical LOGCAP services at two locations.
Job Summary
The Ammunition Handler is responsible for the safe handling of a variety of ammunition, explosives, and rockets. Receives, stores, and issues ammunition and residue items in support of Theater Ammunition Supply Point (TASP) operations.
Principal duties include receipt, storage, and issue of ammunition, ammunition components, and ammunition related material. Conduct periodic inventory of ammunition, ammunition components, and ammunition related material. Maintains and updates magazine data cards, ammunition store slips, storage plan-O-graphs, and other related documents. Interprets ammunition storage data and transportation drawings for DOT shipments. Loads and off loads explosives laden vehicles. Performs 100% inspection of all returned residue to ensure it is explosive free. Processes issues and turn-ins in accordance with established procedures.
Quality of Services: Performs principal ammunition accountabilities defect free. Provides timeliness and responsive Customer support while performing duties in a safe manner. Ensures all ammunition has been inspected and sealed by a QASAS prior to storing in the bunkers. Maintains worksites to the Company's lean standards to enhance production. Performs housekeeping of worksites and clears brush from fence line to 10 feet on both sides. Supports/participates in the Company Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and QA program. Complies with Ammunition DoD instructions, DoD and U.S. Army Regulations and Pamphlets, Company SOP, and local work instructions and procedures.
Safety: Wears prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ensures equipment is properly dispatched with a dispatch logbook and performs daily PMCS. Maintains Company driver's license and at a minimum conducts forklift re-certification every three years. Maintains accountability and properly operates equipment under use. Observes policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance for explosive safety and OSHA/CALOSHA.
Physical Security: Observes strict key control procedures. Observes policy, procedures, and regulatory guidance for physical security.
Training: Trains, cross-trains, and enhances the performance of co-workers and other personnel. Attends training sessions as assigned. Annually re-certifies for Ammo 68. Complies with all Company rules, policies, and procedures.
Favorably interacts with internal/external customers. Will be required, on an as needed basis, to assist to perform functions in alternate areas of the project. Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Knowledge of ammunition and hazardous material handling to ensure the safe receipt, storage, issue, and movement of ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or radioactive materials in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- “Must be able to pass a U.S. Government background investigation and obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to your start date and obtain a final Secret Security clearance and maintain it for the duration of your employment on this contract. Due to this, you must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for this position.”
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficient at verbal and written communication.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Three (3) or more years’ experience in military ammunition supply and/or other related installation or equivalent level ASP support service operations.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Additional Skills or Experience Preferred:
- Licensed forklift operator 4K to 6K; knowledge of pallet building including 463L for shipment of ammunition; HAZMAT certification preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. Army and DOD ammunition regulations preferred
- Advanced knowledge of military ASP operations (U.S. Army preferred).
- Must be able to complete AMMO 31, 45, 63 and 68 certifications within 90 days of assignment to the position with Ammo 68 being an annual refresher requirement.
- Prior service as an MOS 89B (Ammunition Specialist) or similar military specialty code.
- Prior military and/or contingency operations experience.
Additional requirements:
- Work under stressful circumstances and meet shorts suspense dates
- Must be free of medical restrictions/limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/or prevent the wearing and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain, and blowing sand and dust
- Employee shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description
- May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must possess a valid California Class-C driver's license (non-California residents must obtain the proper driver's license within 10 days of beginning work) and be able to obtain a military operator's permit for each type of vehicle or equipment required to operate
- Must meet the certification requirements of FORSCOM Reg. 350-10
- Should be qualified prior to starting work, who meet or exceed the technical qualification required for a U.S. Army Ammunition Specialist, 89 CMF or civilian equivalent to perform receiving, storing and issuing conventional ammunitions, guided missiles, large rockets, explosives, and other ammunition and explosive related items IAW all pertinent reference material, AR 190-11, AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-2, AR 385-10, DA PAM 710-2-1, FORSCOM Regulation 700-4, DoD 4145.26-M, AR 385-64, DA PAM 385-64, DA PAM 385-10, MIL SSTD 129-1 and other applicable regulations. TASP personnel involved in the handling of A&E should meet the training and qualifications requirements. Be subject to an initial certification by the NTC TASP Certification Board, and each person's certification may be reviewed by the Certification Board at any time for cause.
- Responsible for handling A&E are physically able to perform TASP workload requirements, including being capable of lifting at least fifty (50) pounds unassisted, stooping, bending, climbing, and having normal color vision. Comply with DA PAM 611-21 Physical qualification requirements.
- Currently does not perform ammunition supply stock control and accounting duties using both automated and manual procedure however, contractor must be able to perform when notified by USG to assume the function. Operates MHE to maneuver ammunition. Basic qualifications are in accordance with AR 611-1, AR 600-55, DA PAM 611-21 and the Services Occupation Code as referred to in the Occupational Database
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $33.84 / hourly rate
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
