Materials Products and Equipment Inspector

Duties

• Operate forklift to move, store, and load items to be shipped.
• Inspect, pack, and certify regulatory compliance with applicable DOT regulations for all hazardous material shipments.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of pallet cargo.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has physical requirements that require the individual to be able to pass a physical examination.
• This position is covered by the civilian mandatory drug testing program.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain installation forklift training certification and license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable Government driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Materials Products and Equipment Inspector ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common Materials Products and Equipment Inspector duties including completing a variety of inspections of materials, products, and equipment for adherence to designated specifications. I am skilled in ensuring items are correctly identified by catalogs, manuals, and/or drawings; skilled in conducting research on items, downloading reports, creating shipping manifests and operating handheld electronic devices such as scanners, tablets, and printers. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, repeated bending and occasional climbing. Moderate lifting and carrying (approximately 40 pounds) of items is required. Hoists, hand-trucks, and other workers are available for assistance with heavier items.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent generally works inside approximately 75 percent of the time, depending on workload, in an adequately lighted, heated and ventilated working area. Incumbent periodically inspects items outside and may occasionally be exposed to poor weather conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This is a(n) Logistics Career Field (CF) position.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.
• Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
• This position may require overtime work.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.