Instructor/Gunsmith

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to National Training Center (NTC).

The National Training Center (NTC), the Department’s Center of Excellence for Security and Safety Training and Professional Development, designs, develops, and implements state-of-the-art security and safety training programs for Department federal and contractor personnel nationwide, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Instructor/Gunsmith in Albuquerque, NM. The Instructor/Gunsmith will provide gunsmithing services including installing and adjusting sights, refinishing, barrel threading, crowning, bedding, cleaning, engraving, diagnosis and repairs of firearms, after-market customization per DOE NTC needs and preventative maintenance. This position will utilize machine tools such as lathes and mills to achieve the highest quality results. This position will also ensure accuracy and currency of course materials, course scheduling and operations plan development, and will conduct armorer certification and recertification for the DOE complex.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the Department’s National Training Center training operations.

This position requires the candidate to possess or be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance, and the candidate must maintain the Q clearance for the duration of the contract.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide gunsmithing services including installing and adjusting sights, refinishing, barrel threading, crowning, bedding, cleaning, engraving, diagnosis and repairs of firearms, after-market customization per DOE needs.

• Conduct preventative maintenance on firearms.

• Proficiency with machine tools such as lathes and mills to achieve the highest quality results.

• Ensure accuracy and currency of course materials, course scheduling and operations plan development.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma and Gunsmithing degree from an accredited school.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.

• Possess the knowledge and demonstrated ability to perform the following functions:

• Installing and adjusting sights, refinishing, barrel threading, crowning, bedding, cleaning, engraving, diagnosis and repairs of firearms, after-market customization per DOE needs and preventative maintenance.

• Proficiency with machine tools such as lathes and mills to achieve the highest quality results.

• Experience ensuring accuracy and currency of course materials, course scheduling and operations plan development.

• Must conduct armorer certification and recertification for the DOE complex.

• Demonstrated experience applying highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills.

• Knowledgeable and meticulously detailed in proper intake, modification, and release of firearms in accordance with all DOE NTC policies, including the proper usage of safety equipment, property accountability, and the usage of chemicals and other hazardous materials.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain all DOE Course Certifications which include, DOE Armor certifications, Basic Instructor training and Firearms instructor certification.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Instructor/Gunsmith DOE experience.

• 5 – 10 years of Gunsmith experience.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

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