Job Description

Small Arms Repairer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 159 located at Weldon Spring, Missouri. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set.

Opening and closing dates: 07/12/2025 to 07/25/2025

Salary: $32.18 - $37.60 per hour

Location: 1 vacancy in Weldon Spring, MO

This job is open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties include:

• Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and condition of repairs necessary.
• Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions.
• Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies.
• Observe rules and regulations to ensure all safety and physical security standards are followed.
• Analyze unit deficiencies to determine required organizational training.
• Suggest corrective actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Use hand tools to make repairs and adjustments.
• Utilize measuring instruments to determine when parts are worn or damaged.
• List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs.
• Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures.
• Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons.
• Performs two level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) to include periodic gauging.
• Conduct operational checks and final inspections to ensure maintenance has been completed.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid State Driver's license.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Qualifications:

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. Who May Apply: US Citizens. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: initial inspection of small weapons to determine repairs needed; disassemble, repair, and replace components on small arms; final inspection to ensure repairs were completed correctly; use of hand tools, precision gauges and measuring instruments; perform weapon operational tests; provide training; and prepare reports. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort Required: Frequently lifts subassemblies or small weapons weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Often carries large assemblies or weapons weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires walking, bending, and long periods of standing. Working Conditions: Works in shop buildings that are well lighted, heated, and ventilated. Stands on concrete floors or other hard surfaces for long periods. Exposed to oil, grease, and solvents when cleaning and lubricating weapons. Exposed to the possibility of minor cuts and bruises from tools and sharp edges of metal. Subject to noise when test firing weapons.

Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information:

• This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station. To be eligible to receive moving expenses, you must be a newly appointed Federal civilian employee or have a minimum of a 3-day break in service from previous Federal civilian employment.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/25/2025 to receive consideration.

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