Small Arms Repairer

As a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER WGyour duties are below.

1. Performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols rifles and light machine guns) on a limited basis. Accurization involves altering and refining mass-produced weapons for use in national competition by increasing their accuracy and reliability beyond factory specifications. This process involves selecting fitting and altering parts to improve the weapon. Altering includes peening bending filing grinding and the use of lapping compound to alter parts such as individual slide receiver sear disconnector barrel barrel bushing magazine hammer recoil spring flash suppressor operating rod spring guide gas cylinder stock and the spindle valve.
2. Disassembles weapons assemblies subassemblies and other components. Examines for defects misalignment and malfunctions. Replaces barrels firing pins springs trigger mechanisms shell ejectors and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing worn or obsolete parts and using hand and power tools precision gauges test instruments jigs and alignment devices in making repairs modifications and adjustments. Applies final finishes and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety accuracy and ease of operation.
3. Performs overhaul maintenance and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons including: automatic pistols revolvers shotguns automatic rifles grenade launchers machine guns and rocket launchers and other small arms and accessories.
4. Uses micrometer to measure altered tolerances and makes additional adjustments as required. Anneals certain parts until the proper temper of the metal is obtained. Selects certain parts of specific hardness by researching characteristics of various metals in technical manuals. Uses pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met. Test fires weapons to ensure that they meet desired performance requirements.
5. Is responsible for accountability storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair usually in vaults with limited access.
6. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).
7. Performs other duties as assigned. D1227000

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/13/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

In describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim from this announcement any PDs or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience or training which demonstrates a working knowledge to read and interpret instructions repair manual specifications and drawings; must have a knowledge of shop mathematics sufficient to use testing devices and measuring instruments; and be proficient in the use and maintenance of hand tools and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: WG-6610-9: Must haveexperience in the following:

• Experience or training with substantial mechanical skill is required to effectively and efficiently repair overhaul and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.
• Experience to inspect diagnose malfunctioning wear and/or damage is required.
• Experience and ability to perform accurization procedures on weapons to improve their performance is required. Basic knowledge of other trades to modify and/or manufacture weapons parts for accurization is required. .
• Experience to apply technical manuals regulations specifications and drawings to determine operation assembly and tolerances of the variety of weapons worked on is required for successful performance.
• Experience using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required. Tools include drills files precision gages and measuring instruments magnafluxing equipment and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances.