Work Location: CAMP NAVAJO, BELLEMONT, AZ

Salary: PAY RATE: UP TO $27.5400 per hour (DOE) 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: August 7, 2026

The Ordnance Handler (OH) performs Conventional (Conv.) and/or Large Rocket Motor (LRM) Operations; capable of performing all 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 is 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). OH also performs similar duties with Non-Hazardous Materials such as asset support stocks, equipment, and other customer related commodities. Increased customer requirements will/may include the need for OH to perform 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. OH conducting these tasks must perform so with the utmost care and consideration for the risks associated. Performs work within the Ammunition Storage Area (ASA) which will place the individual within the Explosive Safety Quantity Distances (ESQD) Arc of a Potential Explosion Site (PES).

Responsibilities include:
• Performing 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). Ensuring all tasks are conducted in accordance with DOD, federal, state and/or local regulatory guidance. Reporting any and all non-compliance issues relating to safety through proper supervisory channels.
• Operating 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. Performing Post Operation Inspections and file reports as applicable.
• Performing 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. Ensuring all equipment is serviceable and safe to use in all operations. Completing PTU/PMCS documentation and filing in accordance with departmental equipment maintenance procedures.
• Performing general housekeeping to ensure cleanliness, orderliness and user level maintenance of all associated departmental facilities and surrounding work areas.
• Performing 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.
• Maintaining 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. Reading and reviewing all regulatory documentation relating to assigned AA&E and Non-AA&E operational tasks, ensuring all updates and revisions are understood. Keeping current with any changes or updates to documentation.
• When/as necessary, will/may direct AA&E and Non-AA&E operations in support of directorate goals and objectives when dedicated leadership is unavailable (i.e. supervising operations while crew-chief is absent or required to travel between concurrent operational locations).

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 safe storage and handling of AA&E.
● Studying training materials or regulatory guidance. Being capable of retaining information, displaying retention through various forms of demonstration (ie. Written examinations, verbal feedback, physical demonstrations of required tasks, etc.).
● The risks associated with working with and in close proximity to high explosives and the safety measures required to perform such activities.

Skilled in:
● Manual dexterity for the safe and proper operation of all associated equipment and tools.
● Effective communication through written, visual and verbal communications (where written or spoken, must be in the English language).
● Flexibility as a team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
● Being a personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
● Reading comprehension skills, as well as the adequate application of; Technical Orders (TO’s), Technical Manuals (TM’s), Job Guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Federal, DOD and State regulations, as well as other such regulatory documents or compliance manuals.

Ability to:
● Maintain a high degree of attention to operational details while also maintaining 100% situational awareness.
● Apply procedures set forth in technical orders, federal, state and departmental standard operating procedures.
● Maintain a secret level security clearance.
● Maintain a state of Arizona commercial driver’s license (class a with hazmat endorsement).
● Create effective interpersonal relationships with customers, staff, visitors, as well as fellow employees of Camp Navajo.
● Find solutions to problems using their creativity, reasoning, and past experiences along with available information and resources, and act in the best interests of the organization when information and resources are not available.
● Obtain and sustain eligibility for operations certification, in all associated and implied tasks listed above and in the job summary.
● Demonstrate proficiency on all ksa's and job summary requirements on an ongoing cyclic basis (ie. Semi-annual, annual, biennial, periodic, etc.)
● Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and regulations to ensure and provide for a safe and healthy work environment.

Desired qualifications include 3 plus years ordnance experience, and/or Forklift or Crane Operator certified, and/or Possession of CDL Class A w/HAZMAT Endorsement, and/or Possession of Secret Security Clearance.

Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete, and sustain, the following types of training, licensing, and/or permit requirements (as applied by the positions training, qualification, and certification requirements, which are established by the departments OOCB processes):
OSHA Topics, General Awareness, and Initial departmental training modules
Department of Defense Explosives Awareness and Hazardous Materials training courses or equivalents, as applied within DOD explosive safety standards.
Mission peculiar Vehicles, Equipment, and specialized tools, as assigned by the department and associated regulations.
Certification in Ordnance Crew Chief duties as prescribed by the department's OOCB processes for the position.
Should the employee not be able to attain within the time limits listed, if due to no fault of their own, the time limits will be on a case-by-case basis.
• In/out of State travel required.
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
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