Materials Examiner \u0026 Identifier (Forklift Operator)-Direct

Duties

• Receives, examines, verifies, and identifies complex categories of materials and equipment, such as those which are classified, high-valued equipment, precious/strategic metals, and complex electronic or mechanical equipment, disassembles and assemblies, and components as needed for examinations/inspections.
• Performs a broad range of standard traffic management in-checking assignments to include identifying hazardous, classified, AA&E, and sensitive cargo requiring special handling during in-checking.
• Receives Government Bills of Lading (GBL) and inspects shipments for any discrepancies to AA&E, classified, hazardous or general cargo and ensures data is correct, properly identified, packaged, marked and labeled.
• Monitors special programs, computerized listings, and documentation/records and completes Supply Discrepancy Report (SDR) and Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR).
• Operates electric, LPG, or diesel powered fork lift trucks and material handling equipment capable of lifting loads weighing up to 15,000 pounds as high as 168 inches.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
• Utilizes safety, security practices and procedures. Follows established rules, regulations, and maintains a safe work environment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• As required, may train and/or guide a lower graded employee.
• Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, scrapes, falls from ladders, falling material, injury from equipment, and hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment.
• Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on year-round basis. May be subject to hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted areas.
• Requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand truck; walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyor lines.

Qualifications

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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position 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:
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
Knowledge of Materials
Dexterity and Safety

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in the examination and classification of standard, unusually and highly specialized items.

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.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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