Crew Chief, Ordnance

Ordnance Handler Crew Chief The Ordnance Handler Crew Chief is responsible for the supervision and leadership of a crew of Ordnance Handlers performing tasks related to the safe and efficient shipping, receiving, storage, inventory, housekeeping, and related duties for Arms, Ammunition and Explosive (AA&E) commodities. AA&E normally consists of, but not limited to, Small Arms Ammunition, Pyrotechnics, Small Rockets, Assorted Hazardous Material items (referred to as Conv.Ops), Large Scale AA&E commodities such as Minuteman, Trident, Castor, etc. Rocket Motors (referred to as LRM Ops). This position also supervises and leads OH performing similar duties with Non-Hazardous Materials such as asset support stocks, equipment, and other customer related commodities. The OH Crew Chief serves as a fully qualified and certified crew member in Conventional (Conv.) and/or Large Rocket Motor (LRM) Operations and performs work within the Ammunition Storage Area (ASA) which will place the individual within the Explosives Safety Quantity Distances (ESQD) Arc of a Potential Explosion Site (PES). Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics. Job Duties: Directs OH Crews in operational tasks, in compliance with Standing Operating Procedures or other similar task guidance procedures, for the safe and efficient execution of shipping, receiving, and warehousing operations relating to all customer commodities (AA&E and Non-AA&E). Ensures all tasks are conducted in accordance with DOD, federal, state and/or local regulations. Directs OH Crews in the operation of assigned Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Weight Handling Equipment (WHE), Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and other associated tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following all regulatory mandates. Perform Post Operation Inspections and file reports as applicable. Ensures OH Crews perform Prior to Use (PTU) and Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned MHE, WHE, CMV's, and other AA&E assorted tools and equipment in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Directs OH Crews in the performance of general housekeeping to ensure cleanliness, orderliness and user level maintenance of all associated departmental facilities and surrounding work areas is maintained. Directs OH Crews in the performance of 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. Maintain AA&E and Non-AA&E certification eligibility through the performance and attendance of required sustainment training in accordance with applicable 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. Keep current with any changes or update to documentation. Develop work plans and schedule to meet departmental goals and objectives. Ensured personnel are informed of necessary policy, rules, regulations, and other such management protocols. Provides guidance, training and direction to subordinates, including establishing performance standards and expectations and managing performance. Developing, documenting, and implementing On-The-Job Training for assigned operations. Provides reports, verbal and written, to the Ordnance Operations Officer, Ordnance Operations Manager, and other leadership/staff. 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