ORDNANCE CREW CHIEF

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation.
The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration.
Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters.
Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military.
The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.
ORDNANCE CREW CHIEF-RSLP MANAGER Job Location: CAMP NAVAJO, BELLMONT AZ Posting Details: Salary: $22.
8671 – $35.
9014 per hour (DOE) Grade: 22 Closing Date: March 4, 2024 Job Summary: The Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) Manager provides logistic support to the United States Air Force RSLP Manager by managing all RSLP non-rocket motor assets stored at Camp Navajo.
The RSLP Manager oversees all inventory and warehouse operations and local standard operating procedures (SOP); supervises the performance of operational tasks, in compliance with SOPs or other similar task/guidance procedures, for the safe and efficient execution of either; shipping, receiving, or warehousing operations, relating to RSLP commodities (Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) and Non-AA&E).
Ensures all non-compliance issues relating to safety are reported through proper supervisory/management channels.
On a daily to routine basis performs assigned duties while within proximity of high explosive assets contained within the ASA.
Increased customer requirements will/may include the need for RSLP Manager to perform specialized handling of AA&E such as disassembly of arm/disarm and safe devices, nozzle removal, exudate cleanup, component installations/removals as specified by customer technical documents.
Individuals conducting these tasks must perform so with the utmost care and consideration for the risks associated.
Job Duties: Responsibilities include: • Ensure all assigned equipment is serviceable and safe to use in all operations.
Direct, when assigned, personnel to complete Prior to Use (PTU)/Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on equipment, with documentation, and file in accordance with departmental equipment maintenance procedures.
Authorize assigned personnel to operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Weight Handling Equipment (WHE), Commercial Motorized Vehicles (CMV's) and other associated tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner and ensure that they follow all regulatory mandates.
Review Post Operation Inspections and file reports as applicable.
• Manage shipping, receiving, inspection, storage, and inventory of assets.
Provide and manage a complete and accurate inventory using a locally established inventory program.
Conduct a complete inventory annually or as directed.
Coordinate with Program Engineers to ensure proper identification of assets and assist with special projects.
Research weapon system components utilizing the Federal Cataloging Database (FED-LOG) and applicable Illustrated Parts Break-Down Manuals.
Operate all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) required for warehousing operations.
Ensure tasks are conducted in accordance with DOD, Federal, State and/or Local regulatory guidance including OSHA regulations applicable to warehousing operations.
Maintains knowledge about industry trends, business best practices, and employment legislation.
Ensure agency compliance of new legislation and State guidance through research and participation in relevant training events and seminars.
Actively contribute to implementing forward-thinking programs to align the agency with future workforce needs and challenges.
• Maintain Crew Chief AA&E and Non-AA&E certification eligibility through the performance and attendance of required sustainment training in accordance with the Training, Qualification, and Certification Program.
Read and review all regulatory documentation relating to assigned AA&E and Non-AA&E operational tasks, ensuring all updates and revisions are understood.
Ensure assigned personnel meet their AA&E and Non-AA&E certification eligibility.
• Supervise Camp Navajo Operations personnel on an as required/as available basis in support of RSLP operations.
Direct (when assigned) personnel in the performance general housekeeping and user level maintenance of all associated departmental facilities and surrounding work areas.
• Perform specialized handling of AA&E such as disassembly of arm/disarm and safe devices, nozzle removal, exudate cleanup, component installations/removals as specified by customer technical documents.
• When necessary, will direct AA&E and Non-AA&E operations in support of Conventional or Large Rocket Motor Crew Chief, to meet directorate goals and objectives (i.
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supervising operations while dedicated crew-chief is absent or otherwise required).
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5%-10%) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • The application and usage of Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the handling of all AA&E, as well as how to find answers to safely handle AA&E, if not already well established.
• The safe use of assigned powered equipment and basic hand tools.
• Ordnance Operations Directorate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) involving the understanding, operation, maintenance, and user level repairs of MHE, WHE, CMV's and other associated tools and equipment.
• The basic principles and procedures for the safe storage and handling of AA&E.
• Studying training materials or regulatory guidance.
Being capable of retaining information, displaying retention through various forms of demonstration (i.
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Written examinations, verbal feedback, physical demonstrations of required tasks, etc.
) • The risks associated with working with and near high explosives and the safety measures required to perform such activities.
• Risk assessment procedures and applying it when participating in the development policies and/or guidelines for AA&E operations.
• The leadership attributes necessary for motivating, encouraging, maintaining discipline, and developing a cohesive team.
Skilled in: • In manual dexterity for the safe and proper operation of all associated equipment and tools.
• To communicate effectively through written, visual, and verbal communications (where written or spoken, must be in the English language).
• To be a flexible team leader who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Being a personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• In reading comprehension skills, as well as the adequate application of; Technical Orders (TO’s), Technical Manuals (TM’s), Job Guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Federal, DOD and State regulations, as well as other such regulatory documents or compliance manuals.
• In problem solving, counseling, mentorship, team development, time management, flexibility and understanding.
Ability to: • Maintain a high degree of attention to operational details and maintain 100% situational awareness.
• To apply procedures set forth in technical orders, federal, state and departmental standard operating procedures.
• To maintain a secret level security clearance.
• To maintain a state of Arizona commercial driver’s license (class a with hazmat endorsement).
• To create effective interpersonal relationships with customers, staff, visitors, as well as fellow employees of Camp Navajo.
• To find solutions to problems using their creativity, reasoning, and past experiences along with available information and resources, and act in the best interests of the organization when information and resources are not available.
• To be able to obtain and sustain eligibility for operations certification, in all associated and implied tasks listed above and in the job summary.
• To demonstrate proficiency in all KSA's and job summary requirements on an ongoing cyclic basis (i.
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Semi-annual, annual, biennial, periodic, etc.
) • Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and regulations to ensure and provide for a safe and healthy work environment.
• To make objective decisions.
• To use active listening and emotional intelligence.
Selective Preference(s): 3+ years’ experience in Air Force logistics.
Previous HAZMAT Storage and Handling experience.
3-5 years’ experience in a leadership/management role.
Current possession of explosive handling certification/s or qualification/s.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Special Job Requirements: • This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.
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) • In and out of State travel required.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
• Participate in drug prevention and detection programs.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete, and sustain, the following types of training, licensing, and/or permit requirements (as applied by the positions training, qualification, and certification requirements, which are established by the departments OOCB processes): * OSHA Topics, General Awareness, and Initial departmental training modules * Department of Defense Explosives Awareness and Hazardous Materials training courses or equivalents, as applied within DOD explosive safety standards.
* Mission peculiar Vehicles, Equipment, and specialized tools, as assigned by the department and associated regulations.
* Certification in Ordnance Crew Chief duties as prescribed by the departments OOCB processes for the position.
• Should the employee not be able to obtain within the time limits listed, if due to no fault of their own, the time limits will be on a case-by-case basis.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Sick leave • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year • Health and dental insurance • Retirement plan • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Retirement: Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Contact Us: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.
gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer