Gunsmith / Armorer (5524)

Three Saints Bay

Quantico, VAFull-timeup to $95K/yrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $95K/yr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Factory Approved Armorer CredentialDEA Firearms Instructor SchoolRange Safety Officer StatusLevel III GunsmithBachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Three Saints Bay is hiring a Gunsmith / Armorer (5524). Eagle Harbor, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, is seeking an Advanced Armorer to support a customer in Quantico, VA. This role involves providing physical maintenance for small arms weapons inventory, performing inventory control, maintaining weapons vaults, and keeping usage logs. The Armorer will also liaise with manufacturers, provide gunsmith services, and offer formal training to agency members.

Key focus areas include Provide physical maintenance for multi-hundred small arms weapons inventory, Perform weapons inventory control per agency policy, and Establish and oversee physical accountability procedures of weapons inventory.

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Related Experience, College Graduate Or Equivalent Experience, and Level III Gunsmith. Important skills include Physical Maintenance Of Small Arms Weapons Inventory, Periodic Inspection, Routine Service, Repair, Clean Weapons, and Weapons Inventory Control.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Maintenance of Small Arms Weapons InventoryPeriodic InspectionRoutine ServiceRepairClean WeaponsWeapons Inventory ControlEstablish Physical Accountability ProceduresMaintain Weapons VaultKeep and Update Usage LogsLiaison With ManufacturersDisseminate Updates and InformationResearch Weapons and EquipmentMake Recommendations for PurchasesAssist in Purchase of New WeaponsAssist in Purchase of AmmunitionAssist in Purchase of TargetsAssist in Purchase of Range SuppliesAssist in Purchase of ScopesAssist in Purchase of OpticsAssist in Purchase of LasersAccountability of Weapons and AmmunitionMaintain Contact With PersonnelGunsmith ServicesMake Recommendations for Gunsmith Tools and EquipmentAssist in Procurement of Gunsmith Tools and EquipmentInstructor ExperienceFormal Training DeliveryLesson Plan DevelopmentMultimedia Classroom DeliveryOperator Level Weapons Maintenance TrainingAdvanced Armorer TrainingBallistics TrainingAmmunition Selection TrainingEmployment of Optics and Lasers TrainingFamiliarity With Less Lethal WeaponsOversee Less Lethal Weapons Serviceability and UpkeepInstruct in Less Lethal Weapons ImplementationSupport Field Maintenance of Weapons During TrainingInstall Lighting DevicesMaintain Serviceability of Lighting DevicesInstall LasersMaintain Serviceability of LasersInstall OpticsMaintain Serviceability of OpticsInstall ScopesMaintain Serviceability of ScopesInstall Night Vision GogglesMaintain Serviceability of Night Vision GogglesCoordinate With VendorsPrepare for Shipment

Qualifications

Factory Approved Armorer CredentialDEA Firearms Instructor SchoolRange Safety Officer StatusU.S. CitizenAgency Background CheckValid Driver's License10 Years Related ExperienceCollege Graduate or Equivalent Work ExperienceLevel III GunsmithUSMC Precise Weapons Repair CourseEquivalent Weapons-Related Machinist TrainingExcellent Physical Condition

Full job description

Gunsmith / Armorer (5524)

Location Quantico, VA

Job Code 5524

# of Openings 1

Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=55&rid=5524)

Job Brief

Sr. Quality Assurance - Armorer/ Gunsmith

Eagle Harbor, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking Advanced Armorer to support our customer in Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities include but not are limited to:

  • Provide physical maintenance in all aspects of multi-hundred small arms weapons inventory. This includes such tasks as periodic inspection, routine service, repair to the extent possible on-site, and clean, in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards.

  • Perform weapons inventory control per agency policy. Establish and oversee physical accountability procedures of weapons inventory.

  • Maintain weapons vault.

  • Keep and update appropriate usage logs for individual weapons.

  • Liaison with manufacturers of all weapons in inventory. Disseminate necessary updates and

  • information regarding same to unit members.

  • Become credentialed and/or maintain credentials as factory approved armorer for all weapon systems in inventory.

  • Provide research, make recommendations, and assist in purchase of new weapons, ammunition, targets, range supplies, scopes, optics, lasers, and other weapons and marksmanship supplies and equipment.

  • Work with agency-level Firearms Training Unit to provide necessary accountability of weapons and ammunition. Maintain contact with their personnel to keep informed of training, testing and evaluation, product demonstrations recommendations, and new initiatives or policies.

  • Provide gunsmith services as limited by available equipment. Make recommendations for and assist in procurement of gunsmith tools and equipment, as allowed by physical space, unit budget, etc.

  • Keep team small arms repair kits stocked.

  • Have instructor experience and be capable of passing DEA Firearms Instructor School. Provide formal training to agency members and law enforcement counterparts, to include lesson plan development and multimedia classroom delivery, on topics such as operator level weapons

  • maintenance, more advanced armorer training to select unit members, ballistics, ammunition selection, employment of optics and lasers, etc.

  • Be familiar with use of less lethal weapons in inventory. Oversee less lethal weapons serviceability and upkeep. Attend necessary training in use of less lethal weapons to instruct unit members in their implementation.

  • Become and maintain status as Range Safety Officer (RSO) at local military facilities. Act as RSO during unit range training. Support and provide field maintenance of weapons during training.

  • Perform inventory control, install, and maintain serviceability of unit lighting devices, lasers, optics, scopes, night vision goggles, etc. For items in need of factory repair, coordinate with vendors, prepare for shipment, track status, and return to service.

  • Observe and follow all applicable safety rules and procedures, to include wearing required personal safety equipment. Instruct unit members on safety rules. Prepare and post proper signage and other notices regarding weapons and ammunition safety issues.

  • Be available to travel at unit expense to pertinent training courses, informational conferences, etc.

  • Possess well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

  • Promptly prepare written reports, articles, updates, and other material, as needed or requested.

  • Provide support as directed and wherever needed to help assure overall unit readiness and efficiency.

  • The unit has an aggressive deployment and training schedule that often times requires fast-paced adaptations. Therefore, the Contractor must thrive in a hectic work environment.

  • Accept and carry out on-going or periodic collateral duties as assigned.

  • As time allows after completing armorer tasks, the Contractor employee shall seek out opportunities to assist other support staff in their assignments.

  • Demonstrate professional, congenial ability work with diverse unit members, agency employees, representatives from other agencies, vendors, etc. at all experience levels and positions.

  • Be flexible in schedule. The normal scheduled tour of duty is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Some 40-hour workweeks may necessitate availability and/or being with unit members training on

  • firing ranges during hours of darkness.

  • Have working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs.

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen

  • Must be able to pass Agency background check

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Ten (10) years of related experience

  • College graduate or equivalent work experience

  • Level III Gunsmith with completion of the United States Marine Corps, Weapons Training Battalion, Precision Weapon Section, Machine Shop portion of the USMC Precise Weapons Repair Course (20 weeks), or equivalent weapons-related machinist training

  • Excellent physical condition to include walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and carrying loads

Position is located in Quantico, VA.

Salary max is 95K DOE

Apply at: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GATEWAYVENT&cws=78&rid=5524

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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