Weapons Control Specialist
Department of the Navy
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
- You will plan and coordinate the requirements for the movement of ordnance items.
- You will support the Production Officer in the execution of duties related to the movement, control, and accountability of ordnance, and serve as the Nuclear Emergency Team (NET) Commander.
- You will monitor the movement of weapons and maintain continuous contact with essential personnel in the movement convoy, while analyzing and plotting the location and movement of the weapons.
- You will prepare various documents, records, and reports to demonstrate compliance with technical procedures, control regulations and requirements during movements.
- You will be responsible for taking immediate action in emergency type situations such as weapons accident/incidents, foul weather, incoming explosive shipments, explosive or crane mishaps, and personnel casualties.
- You will perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, which includes the following: maintaining the computerized Command Log to document the activities of the command to include all/any significant events.
- You will utilize Strategic Programs external reporting systems which allows Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) field activities to report movement of Accountable Items to SSP and other stakeholders.
- You will provide operational support by coordinating activities across multiple departments, monitoring and interpreting security system data, and managing gate access for Fire and Emergency Services to ensure uninterrupted mission execution.
Education
To qualify for GS-09 based on substitution of education: master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related To qualify for GS-11 based on substitution of education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- A complete resume is required.
- Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
- Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
- Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
- The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g.
- GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
- TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
- Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
- If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
About this role
The Weapons Control Specialist position with the Department of the Navy is based in Bangor, Washington. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. The role pays $69,373 to $109,122 per year.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Weapons Control Specialist role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Weapons Control Specialist position requires. It is graded at GS-09, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Weapons Control Specialist position with the Department of the Navy in Bangor, Washington, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $69,373 to $109,122 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Bangor, Washington, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 13, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
