Ammunition Storage & Accountability Warehouse Specialist

Overview

Ammunition Storage & Accountability Warehouse Specialist (SWFPAC):

Bowhead seeks a Ammunition Storage & Accountability Warehouse Specialist at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics department at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor WA.

Please note, this position is contingent upon contract award. No third party applications or submissions will be considered.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include: 

• Maintains strict inventory control, physical security, and precise data tracking of explosive ordnance.
• Focus on the physical custody of Class 1 explosives, ensuring 100% stockpile accountability while maintaining earth-covered magazine safety standards.
• Execute cyclic, sensitive-item, and wall-to-wall physical inventory counts of ammunition, missiles, explosives, and pyrotechnics by lot number and serial number.
• Perform daily data entry and asset tracking within the Ordnance Information System (OIS) or Retail Ordnance Product Line (ROPL) to ensure the electronic inventory matches physical stockpiles.
• Receive and store explosive items inside secure Earth-Covered Magazines (ECMs), arranging assets according to strict Net Explosive Weight (NEW) limits and explosive compatibility matrixes.
• Maintain real-time tracking of ammunition physical conditions, segregating and documenting suspended, unserviceable, or deteriorated ordnance for inspection.
• Audit shipping documents, ammunition turn-in slips, and issue vouchers to ensure legal compliance with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) P-805 guidelines.
• Inspect incoming ordnance shipments to verify seal integrity, hazardous material placarding, and matching alphanumeric manufacturing codes.
• Safely operate specialized, spark-enclosed (Type EE) and explosion-proof (Type EX) material handling equipment (MHE) to move ordnance inside storage spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Two to three (2–3) years of specialized experience in ammunition tracking, hazardous materials warehousing, or military arms room accountability
• Prior experience as a Marine Corps Ammunition Technician (MOS 2311) or Logistics Specialist (MOS 3043), or a Navy Aviation Ordnance man (AO) or Logistics Specialist (LS) with demonstrated ability to follow complex safety procedures
• Minimum one to two (1–2) years of experience handling industrial hazardous materials, chemical storage, or commercial explosives.
• Enrollment in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), which requires high standards of mental and physical stability, ethical conduct, and emotional maturity.
• Familiarity with military supply systems, inventory control software, and material handling equipment
• Completion of DoD-approved ordnance courses such as AMMO-45 (Intro to Ammo) and AMMO-64 (Class V Ammunition Real-Time Tracking System)
• Formal instruction in Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Transportation (DOT) HAZMAT regulations
• Capability to pass annual explosives-handler medical surveillance exams, including strict vision, color-differentiation, audiogram, and heavy weight-bearing tests
• Must pass an initial and annual physical exam, including vision, hearing, and lifting tests, to ensure the capacity to handle heavy munitions safely.
• Must pass initial and random ongoing urinalysis screenings under the federal drug-free workplace program
• Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $39.82 hourly.

Advanced Certification Requirements:

• Advanced Navy/DoD certification in AMMO-62 (Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials), AMMO-76, or equivalent Center for Ordnance Training programs.
• Demonstrated mastery of NAVSEA OP 5 standards with the ability to build localized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Active or clear eligibility for a state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous Materials (X) Endorsement.
• Master Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operator status specializing in explosive-rated (EE and EX) assets.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Environment 

• Ammunition Storage & Accountability Warehouse Specialist is required to be on-site.
• Work areas consist of office and non-office settings such supply, and transportation facilities.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, protective-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection as required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.