Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) Expeditionary Civilian

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

• Receives examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.
• Reviews disposal turn-in document accompanying material. Compares data against property assuring correct information and proper documentation (e.g. stock number nomenclature quantity unit of issue disposal authority code DEMIL condition code).
• Visually inspects usable property for obvious signs of condition and determines acceptability.
• Determines condition and reportability and special handling requirements (e.g. hazardous material precious metals security DEMIL Special focus items etc.) and assigns appropriate classification instructions for warehousing.
• Verifies accuracy of demilitarization codes takes action to challenge questionable items/codes and maintains segregated storage of property requiring DEMIL.
• Ensures proper certification is attached to turn-in document when demilitarized by host or generating activity.
• Performs special and periodic inventory of property; re-palletizes/re-locates property as necessary.
• Operates forklifts and related materials handling equipment to move load and unload stack or un-stack palletized materials supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift (7:00 am 3:30 pm)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Expeditionary Civilian (EC): Emergency Essential

Qualifications

To qualify for a Materials Examiner and Identifier (FLO) your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Ability to do the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (FLO) without more than normal supervision (Screen Out Element): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as: moves stores and picks a variety of materials; loads and handles material and determines how items are to be received and identified.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant individuals need to demonstrate the ability to perform the common tasks of the job to be filled as well as more complex duties such as: compares data against accompanying documents and notes discrepancies; inspects and determines condition of usable property; verifies accuracy of demilitarization codes; assigns classification instructions for warehousing; identifies and segregates property according to classification; re-warehouses materials.

Physical Effort Performs moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand-truck. They may lift or carry items that weigh up to 50 lb. The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Performs work on hard surfaces over rough terrain and on forklifts. Assignments require prolonged working in tiring and uncomfortable positions standing walking bending stooping and pushing and pulling material.

Working Conditions Work is performed inside warehouses that may be hot cold damp and drafty and in outside areas i.e. dock areas scrap yards or other areas exposed to varying weather conditions. Is exposed to physical hazards normally associated with scrap yard open storage and warehouse operations including various kinds of material handling equipment and hand and power tools. Wears safety equipment as required. Incumbent must exercise precautions to avoid injury to/from carelessness of others in operation of fork lifts and other equipment in the work area. SAFETY AND HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES: As a condition of employment incumbent shall adhere to all safety standards rules regulations and procedures and use personal protective equipment and devices as required and work in a safe and healthful manner. Must remain continually aware of the necessity for job safety and health precautions. Must immediately report all occupational mishaps illnesses and injuries to supervisor on day of occurrence. Reports and corrects where possible unsafe and un-healthful conditions to supervisor. Any person(s) performing the duties in this position description may be required to participate in a medical surveillance program. Inclusion in the medical surveillance program will be determined by the DLA Disposition Services Safety and Occupational Health Manager in conjunction with the host industrial hygienist/bio-environmentalist.

Additional information

Expeditionary Civilian (EC) Position: This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position and the incumbent will be designated as the event of a crisis situation the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EC position. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of States determination of a combat zone.

The incumbent is subject to repeated deployments. Duration of deployment generally does not exceed six months with a possible dwell time of 12-18 months. The incumbent may be required to deploy as soon as 90 days from their return. The incumbent must sign the Statement of Understanding and Agreement for Expeditionary Civilian (EC) positions indicating at all times to meet and maintain readiness requirements and be fully equipped trained and qualified to deploy. When not in a deployment status the work performed at your home station is to compliment the operations at the DLA Disposition Services location.

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agencys Drug Free Workplace Plans drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana cocaine opiates (codeine/morphine) 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin) phencyclidine amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine) methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) oxycodone oxymorphone hydrocodone and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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