Job Title : Armorer / Site Lead (OBMLS Specialist III / Site Lead)
Data Management Services, Inc. (dba : DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our core values of :
- Quality in delivering solutions
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Integrity in conduct
- Responsiveness to our customer's mission
Job Description
DMS is seeking an Armorer / Site Lead (OBMLS Specialist III / Site Lead) who will supervise and perform armory personnel who provide support for classroom and field laboratory instruction for U.S. Navy high-risk training evolutions.
The Armorer / Site Lead performs supervision and training support duties associated with the delivery of small arms and crew-served weapons training. The Armorer / Site Lead supervises and trains Armorers, Armorer / EMTs, and AA&E Range Technicians. The Armorer / Site Lead has a thorough understanding of maintenance and logistical tasks performed by subordinates and of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) safety, security, and accountability regulations and programs. They assign and monitor small arms, weapons, weapon mounts, Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), training facilities, Training Unique Equipment (TUE) and Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS) maintenance and review records to analyze maintenance trends. The Armorer / Site Lead regularly reports the material condition and accountability status of AA&E, VAS, SAWS, and other controlled inventory items to Activity Leadership and advises Activity Leadership to resolve identified discrepancies. The Armorer / Site Lead accounts for ammunition and explosives (AE) in the official record including the requisition, issue, receipt, expenditure, and disposition of assets via computer-based applications. They provide oversight of an AE qualifications and certification (QUAL / CERT) program and serve as an AE QUAL / CERT board member or advisor. The Armorer / Site Lead generates technical correspondence including, but not limited to, AE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODRs), Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs), Explosive Event Reports (EERs), Explosive Mishaps Reports (EMRs), Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs) and Technical Manual Deficiency / Evaluation Reports (TMDERs), and can coordinate service contracts pertaining to facilities and equipment to which they are assigned. The duties and attributes include :
Possess a total of nine (9) years or more of related experience.A minimum of six (6) years of preventative / corrective weapons maintenance experience (including military crew served weapons, where applicable), and a minimum of three (3) years' experience within an ammunition and weapons management environment.Knowledge on Navy Antiterrorism / Navy Security Force (AT / NSF) and Expeditionary Warfare related programs and courses of instructionComprehensive knowledge of applicable DOD and Navy directives / programs relating to AT / NSF, small arms training, and technical training equipmentIn-depth knowledge of Allowable Equipment Lists (AEL) and formal course Resource Requirements List (RRL) that support AT / NSF initial and sustainment trainingBasic knowledge of marksmanship principles / concepts as applied to small arms, operation and maintenance of small arms, and small arms handling and employment techniques.In-depth knowledge of the Department of the Navy's AT / NSF mission, program objectives and relevant regulatory requirements, and Fleet / Training Command training organizations, especially those involved in AT / NSF.Comprehensive knowledge of wide variety of evaluation methods and principles sufficient to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of training methodology / technology support for specialty areas or complex subject areasKnowledge of training systems acquisition process and innovation contracting practices to include experience in preparing statements of work and request for proposals.Possess strong communication skills (both orally and written) with the ability to communicate abstract ideas in concrete terms for the adult userDemonstrate excellent presentation skillsDisplay technical writing experience (for military manuals)Possess excellent interpersonal communication skillsPortray a commitment to customer serviceExhibit the ability to manage and meet deadlinesPossess the ability to identify and solve problemsDemonstrate a high degree of computer literacy, and familiarity with Microsoft OfficeBe willing to travel on a frequent basis, sometimes unscheduled, throughout the CENSECFOR domain.Possess a valid driver's license.Demonstrate the ability to supervise and perform maintenance of all weapons and associated equipment, as required, for the respective learning site, including :MK-19 MOD 3 40mm grenade launcherM203 40mm grenade launcherM2HB .50-caliber heavy machinegunM240B 7.62mm medium machinegunMK48 MOD 1 7.62mm lightweight machinegunM4A1 5.56mm rifleM500A1 12-gauge shotgunM2A1 .50 Caliber machine gunM18 9mm service pistolM9 9mm service pistolMaintenance Management of Training Unique Equipment (TUE) including (but not limited to) :Force Protection Ship Simulators / Tactical Training Simulators (FPSS / TTS)Mobile Weapons Firing Trailers (MWFT)Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS)Modular Indoor Firing Ranges (MIFR)Maintenance and management of support equipment, facilities and material including but not limited to :AA&E Storage FacilitiesCivil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)Government Owned / Leased Non-tactical VehiclesMaterial Handling Equipment (MHE)Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS)Repair parts inventoryTools and Consumables ItemsTraining Aids (Target stands, barricades, static vehicles, etc.)Weapons Based Training FacilitiesWeapon MountsManagement of ammunition including but not limited to :DispositioningHandlingMaterial Potentially Presenting and Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) ProcessingReceipting, Storing, Segregating, Issuing (RSSI)Reporting via Ordnance Information System-Retail (OIS-R) and or Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)Development of documentation in support of ordnance-based maintenance and logistics processes including, but not limit to :AA&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODR)Explosive Event Reports (EER)Explosive Mishap Reports (EMR)Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR)Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR)Technical Manual Deficiency / Evaluation Report (TMDER)Transportation of weapons and ammunition from storage facilities to live rangesStorage and accountability for weapons and ammunition per Navy directivesAttending training courses to obtain requisite certifications, as may be appropriate for the respective learning sitePossessing a familiarity of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Program as detailed in OPNAVINST 5530.13CPossess the motivation and ability to research directives,