Armory Technician

Essential Functions

• Handles high-level administration, focusing on the daily readiness and physical accountability of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (A&E) assets.
• Verify eligibility and authorize the breakout of A&E for security personnel; conduct functional checks upon weapon turn-in to identify damage or misuse.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic repairs on small arms and crew-served weapons.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and quarterly "sight" inventories to ensure zero loss of sensitive items.
• Organize and secure munitions in accordance with local safety and security risk category policies.
• Monitor intruder detection systems (IDS), maintain security logs, and use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous materials during maintenance.
• Ensure strict compliance of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (A&E) regulations.
• Maintain 100% accountability of all conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives in accordance with OPNAVINST 5530.13D.
• Coinciding with the receipt, storage, and issuance of munitions and small arms, cleaning, and functional testing of weapon systems.
• Support MCSFBn range operations and urban combat training by ensuring timely delivery of ammunition and operable gear.
• Managing inventory records, ammunition condition reports, and quality deficiency documentation.
• Issuing, distributing, receiving, and storing weapons and collateral equipment as required and conducting inventories on optics/sighting systems and collateral equipment, IAW DOD, Marine, and Navy regulations and directives.
• Ensuring weapon(s) are issued to authorized individuals (with appropriate weapons card) after ensuring the individuals are qualified and familiarized with the weapon from Government provided roster.
• Providing a monthly report of all weapons, optics/sighting systems, and corresponding equipment (serial number, model and individual issued) to include location of individual will be provided by the Government and incorporated into the report.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three (1-3) years of experience in a military armory or law enforcement ordnance setting.
• Hands-on experience with the disassembly, reassembly, and troubleshooting of standard-issue military firearms.
• Practical experience following OPNAV or Marine Corps A&E regulations.
• Enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), which requires high standards of mental and physical stability, ethical conduct, and emotional maturity.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Graduation from a service-specific Armorer Course or Small Arms Maintenance school.
• Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Environment

• Armory Technician is required to be on-site.
• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such as supply and transportation facilities.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.