About the opportunity
This National Guard position is for a Small Arms Repairer (Temp Promo) -T32, Position Description Number D1227000, located within the Wisconsin Combined Support Maintenance Shop (WI CSMS) of the Wisconsin Army National Guard at Camp Williams, Wisconsin. The role involves performing maintenance, repair, and inspections on small arms and related devices, with primary purposes including the maintenance, repair, and accurization of national match weapons. At management’s discretion, this temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(c)(1)(i).
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration ranging from $27.59 to $32.21 per hour (WG-6610-09 level)
- Access to federal and military benefits as structured through Army National Guard employment
Who can apply?
- Must be a member of the National Guard or eligible for immediate membership in the employing state's National Guard
- Military grades: E-1 through E-9 and WO1 through CW4
- Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
- Must have at least 18 months of experience or training with substantial mechanical skill to effectively and efficiently repair, overhaul, and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and weapons involving accurization
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position
- Must pass federal employment suitability background investigations
- Must not have a qualifying conviction under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
Required documents
- Resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (including series and grade, if federal employment), dates of employment formatted with month and year, and duties performed
When to apply
- Opening date: October 27, 2026
- Closing date: November 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new account
- Prepare and select your resume and required supporting documents
- Complete the online application questionnaire and verify that all required documentation is included
- Submit your complete application package through USAJOBS by the announcement closing date
Additional information
- This is an excepted service position covered by Title 32 (T32)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, including overtime
- Position responsibilities include maintaining environmental awareness and adhering to legal and regulatory environmental requirements
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…
- Candidates with an active military background in the National Guard holding grades E-1 through E-9 or WO1 through CW4 who possess hands-on mechanical experience with firearms
- Individuals with at least 18 months of specialized experience in repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and accurizing small arms using precision measuring tools
- Applicants seeking a temporary promotion with potential for permanent conversion within the Wisconsin Army National Guard infrastructure
What should you think carefully about?
- Mandatory National Guard membership is an absolute prerequisite, requiring applicants who are not currently members to successfully enlist or join before placement
- The role requires passing federal background investigations, security clearance verifications, and compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment regarding domestic violence records
- Located on-site at Camp Williams in Wisconsin, which requires local commuting or relocation if not already based in the area
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for current or eligible National Guard members with specialized mechanical and armory skills looking to advance their technical military technician careers in a hands-on maintenance environment.
Our take
Qualified military technicians and National Guard members with small arms repair experience should apply before the deadline, while candidates unable to meet National Guard membership or security clearance requirements should skip this vacancy.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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