Military

ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC -Title 32

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Milwaukee, Wisconsin WG-10 $33 - $38/hr
Posted: Jun 26, 2026 Deadline: Jul 12, 2026 (Closes in 9 days)

About This Position

This National Guard position is for a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC -Title 32, Position Description Number D2573000 and is part of the WI 128 MXS, Wisconsin Air National Guard.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of protecting, handling, storing, transporting, and inspecting munitions items and related support equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the WG-6641-10 level, applicants must have at least 18 months experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components.

Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials. Experience managing allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and dispositions.

Coordinate with flight elements, weapons expediter, flight-line expediter, maintenance activities, and base support agencies to ensure effective flow of information, scheduling, and use of available resources.

Major Duties

As a ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC -Title 32, WG-6641-10, you will provide munitions support to the state and designated agencies in support of their taskings. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Incumbent may rotate through the following functions: Materiel Section is comprised of Operations, Inspections, and Stockpile Management Elements. Production Section is comprised of Conventional Maintenance, Line-Delivery, Munitions Materiel Handling Equipment and may involve Missile Maintenance. Systems Section is comprised of Munitions Control, Combat Plans, Mobility & Training and Plans & Scheduling Elements.

  1. Complies with safety and security requirements. Complies with all Federal, State, DOD, USAF, and local regulations concerning hazardous materials/waste munitions assets. Maintains hazardous waste and material according to applicable directives. Coordinates movement of hazardous materiel munitions or related assets through the Traffic Management Office.
  2. Performs Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: E-3 through E-6 Conditions of Employment: - National Guard Membership is required. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance. - Must have a valid driver's license (to obtain a government certificate for munitions transport)

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC -Title 32 position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $33 - $38/hr. This is a WG-10 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC -Title 32 job located?
This position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which has provided the candidate with the knowledge and application of protecting, handling, storing, transporting, and inspecting munitions items and related support equipment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the WG-6641-10 level, applicants must have at least 18 months experience or training in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing a variety of major subassemblies. Experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining repair in major components consisting of numerous assemblies, interrelated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies, and components. Experience in the use of precision measurement equipment. Experience interpreting and applying a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials. Experience managing allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and dispositions. Coordinate with flight elements, weapons expediter, flight-line expediter, maintenance activities, and base support agencies to ensure effective flow of information, scheduling, and use of available resources.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Jul 12, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.