MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER

Duties

- Receives, examines, verifies, and identifies complex categories of materials and equipment, such as those which are toxic, radioactive. perishable, classified. high-valued equipment, precious/strategic metals and complex electronic or mechanical equipment.
- Performs a full range of warehousing duties to include materials handling assignments/activities, such as receiving, inspecting, and transferring general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment to Material Management Section and Documented Cargo.
- Receives, examines, and determines condition of a wide variety of complex items and materials to be turned in/removed.
- Monitors special programs, computerized listings, and documentation/records. Monitors the Repair Cycle, Time Change, and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) programs. Ensures accurate identification of repair cycle DIFM items. Monitors DIFM suspense files and records to ensure minimum repair cycle time is recorded.
- Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Responsible for complying with all established procedures pertaining to the operation of powered equipment and for adherence to all safety, environmental and security requirements. Maintains an orderly and clean work area that is conducive to safe operations.
- Operates electric, LPG, or diesel-powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing less than10,000pounds as high as 168 inches. Maneuvers vehicle to load, unload, move, and place materials and equipment in narrow warehouse aisles, and on trucks.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Shift work and/or overtime may be required.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• As required, may train and/or guide lower grade employees.
• The incumbent requires an appropriate security clearance.
• Drug Testing Position: 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.
• Lautenberg Amendment Statement: 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.

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 the ability to do the work of a WG-6912 MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER 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:

Knowledge of a wide range of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities. Skill in using a wide variety of tools, such as hammers. wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting torches, to disassemble equipment as necessary for component identification, serviceability determination, and demilitarization.

Knowledge of warehousing or property reutilization and disposal procedures and plans, computerized listings/programs, and demilitarization procedures. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures.

Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques: item identification, codes, warehouse plans, and storage areas and inventory procedures. Ability to screen documents and find missing data; use automated equipment such as optical readers, scanners, and computer keyboards to enter and extract data; and operate mechanized equipment including utility vehicles, mobile stock selectors, and electromechanical automated equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping functions relative to the assigned commodities or segment of the warehouse to determine storage locations based on type and size of item, shelf-life, and security requirements.

Knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification. Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, and complex equipment and subjective materials specifications when examining, identifying, and verifying incoming and outgoing materials, such as aircraft engine assemblies, computers, and transmitter and radio assemblies, at point of warehouse receipt or shipment.

Skill in using measuring devices, such as depth, thread, and wire gauges and calipers, to determine adherence to contract specification. Ability to disassemble equipment when necessary and identify and process many items requiring special handling, such as strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment, by performing chemical tests, employing appropriate safety procedures, and testing electronic equipment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work 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 convey or lines. The materials handling work may require working on hard surfaces and lifting and carrying weights up to40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weightlifting equipment or with assistance from other workers.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, scrapes, falls from ladders, falling material, injury from equipment in moving or handling materials and equipment, and hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as forklifts, trucks, cranes, and conveyor lines. For materials handling duties, employee may be subject to hot. damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted areas; exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas in a mechanical work area; or radiation, toxics, explosive hazardous, or chemical fumes while working hazardous materials area. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats. steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves. masks, and rubber aprons. When handling hazardous materials, protective equipment is provided.

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.

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

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