About the opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to perform ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munitions storage area. Duties include installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complete missile and ordnance systems; performing surveillance inspection duties on munitions stock; assembling, disassembling, and transporting conventional ordnance; implementing management controls for munitions assets; and warehousing munitions stocks.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $74,715 to $87,070 per year
- Federal employee benefits including health and retirement programs
Who can apply?
- Must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family
- Must possess the screen-out element: the ability to do the work of an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision
Required documents
- Online Application Questionnaire
- Resume (must not exceed two pages, minimum 10 pt font, and include hours worked per week and dates of employment)
- Transcripts/Registration/License (if qualifying on education or if required)
- Veterans' documentation (e.g., DD-Form 214, VA Letter, SF-15, or VOW certification memo if applicable)
- SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former Federal civilian employees)
When to apply
- Applications open on August 27, 2026
- Application deadline is September 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account
- Review the job announcement and complete the online Application Questionnaire
- Prepare a resume complying with the two-page limit and formatting requirements
- Gather and upload all required supporting documents
- Submit your complete application package by the closing date and verify successful receipt through your USAJOBS account
Additional information
- Position is located at Homestead AFB, Florida.
- The announcement may result in a 120-day register used to fill like vacancies.
- Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mechanics with experience in installing, overhauling, and troubleshooting missile and ordnance systems.
- Those capable of performing surveillance inspections on munitions stock.
- Candidates who meet the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 family.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is on-site at Homestead AFB, Florida.
- The resume must follow strict formatting rules, including a minimum 10 pt font and inclusion of hours worked per week.
- The application may result in a 120-day register for future similar vacancies.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a specialized technical role for those looking to maintain and repair complex missile and ordnance systems within a federal military environment.
Our take
Prequalified ordnance mechanics with the specific OPM qualification standards are a strong fit; those without the technical expertise to work with minimal supervision are not suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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