PACKER

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide packing and repacking support in the preparation of items and equipment for storage and shipment via various modes of transportation.

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Duties

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- Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized preservations and/or packing and repacking work. Uses various protective/cushioning techniques for custom packing of a variety of items including hazardous materials to ensure safe and damage free movement.

- Packs and accomplishes certification of all types of hazardous cargo in accordance with federal regulations.

- Uses and maintains various types of equipment, such as packaging and preservations equipment, heat sealers, shrink wrapper, and stapling machine.

- Performs duties and operates equipment in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• 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.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Employee may be required to provide technical guidance to lower-level workers.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• Incumbent may be required to work under conditions of heavy physical exertion for extended periods of time. A physical is required.

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-7000, PACKING AND PROCESSING GROUP . 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 PACKER 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 a variety of standard and specialized preservation, packing, processing methods and techniques; packing containers; protective devices; and cushioning, packing, and preservation materials.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Skill in the use of packaging and preservation equipment, preservatives, and specialized processes including heat sealer?? shrink wraps, foam-in-place packaging, electro-sensitive discharge materials handling, and sensitive/classified material
   handling as well as desiccants, preservative oils, and cleaning solvents.
4. Skill in the use of manual or computerized equipment to access regulatory and shipping databases for instructions
   regarding packing, shipping, and labeling
   • of national and international shipments.
5. Skill and dexterity to safely operate handlifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and warehouse platform lifts.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed on hard surfaces and in areas that frequently require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of parts, equipment, and packed containers that weigh up to 70 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is typically done inside in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, but the incumbent may occasionally work

outside. Work is sometimes dusty, dirty, greasy, and poorly lighted. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, or other injuries when using hand tools and powered tools. May be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals as a result of working with packing foams, various types of preservatives, or other hazards from hazardous cargo.

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 here. 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 here 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 here 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 here 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.

Disabled veteran leave 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 here.

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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.

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