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Unspecified
Unspecified
Aerospace and Aviation
Travis AFB, CA (On-Site/Office)
Duties
- Serves as an APEX Load Director.
- Serves as a working leader.
- Performs duties as a load/servicing team member, loading/off-loading/re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft.
- Operates gasoline, diesel, or electric vehicles.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing And Stock Handling Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER LEADER (MVO/FLO) without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of cargo aircraft systems, configurations, equipment, emergency procedures, preflight inspection procedures, location of electrical power connections, circuit breakers, hydraulic operating system, and serviceability requirements.
2. Knowledge of cargo aircraft capacity and limitations, floor load restrictions, shoring, restraint requirements, use of load charts and graphs as applied in consideration of weight and balance factors during preparation of load plans to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout flight.
3. Knowledge of cargo/vehicle preparation procedures for loading and handling/placement of hazardous cargo, as well as knowledge in manifesting and shipping documentation requirements, cargo tie-down requirements, cargo inspection requirements, and cargo protection methods.
4. Skill to direct crews when loading aircraft according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, and emergency jettison plans.
5. Ability to interpret and communicate technical orders and other published guidance; follow checklists and apply safety regulations, practices and procedures.
6. Ability to operate motor vehicles: heavy motor vehicles, K-Loaders, forklifts, tugs, prime movers, and tow vehicles of various sizes and capabilities, and to perform routine vehicle operating servicing.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and off-loading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working with hazardous materials. Intermittent excessive noise. May be exposed to bio-medical hazards (i.e. blood borne pathogens). Required to wear protective clothing such as steel toed safety shoes, ear plugs/headsets, helmets, and/or other protective equipment when in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. Works around moving objects or vehicles and works closely with others.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
- Serves as an APEX Load Director.
- Serves as a working leader.
- Performs duties as a load/servicing team member, loading/off-loading/re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft.
- Operates gasoline, diesel, or electric vehicles.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Subject to shift work, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, and emergency overtime.
- Must be able to work at elevated heights, up to 237" off the ground and able to climb aircraft stairs. Must be able to complete the formal APEX training course and "hands-on" training.
- Must be able to obtain APEX certification on multiple types of aircraft and maintain currency. May be selected to perform APEX Instructor and/or Evaluator duties.
- Must be able to successfully complete a web-based refresher course and practical APEX evaluation annually. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
- Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96.
- Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- May be required to receive vaccinations as an occupational health precaution due to potential exposure to bio-medical hazards (i.e. blood borne pathogens).
- The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and off-loading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment.
- Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day.
- Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs required.
- Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other.
- Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Mental and emotional stability required.
- If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing And Stock Handling Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER LEADER (MVO/FLO) without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of cargo aircraft systems, configurations, equipment, emergency procedures, preflight inspection procedures, location of electrical power connections, circuit breakers, hydraulic operating system, and serviceability requirements.
2. Knowledge of cargo aircraft capacity and limitations, floor load restrictions, shoring, restraint requirements, use of load charts and graphs as applied in consideration of weight and balance factors during preparation of load plans to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout flight.
3. Knowledge of cargo/vehicle preparation procedures for loading and handling/placement of hazardous cargo, as well as knowledge in manifesting and shipping documentation requirements, cargo tie-down requirements, cargo inspection requirements, and cargo protection methods.
4. Skill to direct crews when loading aircraft according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, and emergency jettison plans.
5. Ability to interpret and communicate technical orders and other published guidance; follow checklists and apply safety regulations, practices and procedures.
6. Ability to operate motor vehicles: heavy motor vehicles, K-Loaders, forklifts, tugs, prime movers, and tow vehicles of various sizes and capabilities, and to perform routine vehicle operating servicing.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Routine heavy lifting and carrying (45-79 pounds) when loading and off-loading aircraft. Both hands are required. Work requires effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate vehicles and equipment. Hours of standing are more than 2 hours per day. Hours of kneeling are one to two hours per day. Hours of repeated bending are one to two hours per day. Routine climbing, use of legs and arms is required. Both legs required. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 inches to 16 inches to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other. Both eyes required. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing must meet H1 hearing profile in applicable regulations. Mental and emotional stability required. If it can be otherwise accommodated a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working with hazardous materials. Intermittent excessive noise. May be exposed to bio-medical hazards (i.e. blood borne pathogens). Required to wear protective clothing such as steel toed safety shoes, ear plugs/headsets, helmets, and/or other protective equipment when in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. Works around moving objects or vehicles and works closely with others.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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