DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Work Location: Camp Navajo, Bellemont, AZ

Salary: Up to: $32.3840 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: December 10, 2025

The Ordnance Handler Crew Chief is responsible for the supervision and leadership of a crew of Ordnance Handlers (OH's) performing 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 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). This position also supervises and leads OH performing similar duties with Non-Hazardous Materials such as asset support stocks, equipment, and other customer related commodities.
The OH Crew Chief serves as a fully qualified and certified crew member in Conventional (Conv.) and/or Large Rocket Motor (LRM) Operations and performs work within the Ammunition Storage Area (ASA) which will place the individual within the Explosives Safety Quantity Distances (ESQD) Arc of a Potential Explosion Site (PES). Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

• Directs OH Crews in 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). Ensure all tasks are conducted in accordance with DOD, federal, state and/or local Follow regulatory orders, guidance. explicit and Report implicit, any and as all commensurate non-compliance within issues relating current to Training, safety through Qualification proper and supervisory channels. Follow orders, explicit and implicit, as commensurate within their current Training, Qualification and Certification Level, as directed by Managers, Supervisors and/or Trainers, in order to accomplish departmental tasks, goals, and objectives.
• Directs OH Crews in the operation of 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. Perform Post Operation Inspections and file reports as applicable.
• Ensures OH Crews perform 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. Ensures all equipment is serviceable and safe to use in all operations. Ensure PTU/PMCS documentation is filed in accordance with departmental equipment maintenance procedures.
• Directs OH Crews in the performance of general housekeeping to ensure cleanliness, orderliness and user level maintenance of all associated departmental facilities and surrounding work areas is maintained.
• Directs OH Crews in the performance of 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.
• Maintain 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. Read and review all regulatory documentation relating to assigned AA&E and Non-AA&E operational tasks, ensuring all updates and revisions are understood. Keep current with any changes or update to documentation.
• Develop work plans and schedules to meet departmental goals and objectives. Ensured personnel are informed of necessary policy, rules, regulations, and other such management protocols. Provides guidance, training and direction to subordinates, including establishing performance standards and expectations and managing performance.
• Developing, documenting, and implementing On-The-Job Training for assigned operations. Provides reports, verbal and written, to the Ordnance Operations Officer, Ordnance Operations Manager, and other leadership/staff.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

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.
• Risk assessment procedures and applying it when participating in the development policies and/or guidelines for AA&E operations.
• The leadership attributes necessary for motivating, encouraging, maintaining discipline, and developing a cohesive team.

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).
• Being a flexible team leader whom 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.
• Problem solving, counseling, mentorship, team development, time management, flexibility and understanding.

Ability to:
• Maintain a high degree of attention to operational details and 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.
• Be able to 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.
• Make objective decisions.
• Use active listening and emotional intelligence.

3 or more years of ordnance operations experience. 3 or more years supervisory experience. Forklift or Crane Operator qualified. Possession of CDL Class A w/HAZMAT Endorsement. Possession of Secret Security Clearance. The preferred candidate should have any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• 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.)
• In and out of State travel required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. 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.
• 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 department’s OOCB processes):
o OSHA Topics, General Awareness, and Initial departmental training modules
o Department of Defense Explosives Awareness and Hazardous Materials training courses or equivalents, as applied within DOD explosive safety standards.
o Mission peculiar Vehicles, Equipment, and specialized tools, as assigned by the department and associated regulations.
o Certification in Ordnance Crew Chief duties as prescribed by the department's OOCB processes for the position.

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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
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 pilot 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 hr@azdema.gov.
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