PACKER

Summary You will serve as a Packer of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PUGET SOUND. Responsibilities You will verify items to be packages against shipping documentation and/or invoice to ensure correct identification and condition. You will decide upon appropriate method of packing various items based on governing regulations including proper packaging of hazardous materials (HM). You will pack materials and equipment in standard containers utilizing cardboard boxes, applicable wrapping, and bracing (if needed) for heavier items. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulations when preparing classified material for shipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized preservation and/or packing work.Determines materials and equipment needed to perform the full range of packing, both for shipment and storagerequirements.Preserves and packs items requiring special documentation and custom packing, handling, preservation, and shipping procedures to comply with a wide variety of regulatory requirements.Prepares and processes documentation, special handling labels and required safety data. Works independently and uses computerized sources to determine packing requirements.Packs material and equipment including that of a large, heavy or fragile nature.Packs items such as hazardous materials, Mandatory Turn-in Reparable (MTR's), classified material, sensitive Nuclear Weapons Related Material (NWRM), firearms and ammunition, explosives material and other highly technical and valuable strategic assets, in accordance with appropriate instructions, desk guides, Packaging Data Sheets (PDS) and standard operating procedures.Independently determines the type of containers, cushioning, and other packing materials appropriate to the size, shape, type, weight, fragility, mode of transportation and destination.Performs Wood Packaging Material (WPM) inspections and moisture tests to determine if WPM is pest free.Packs items in wood, fiberboard boxes, drums, metal containers, or other similar containers, applying proper preservatives, desiccants, and cushioning. Over-packs previously packed items for greater protection when necessary.Assists in maintaining packing and preservation machinery and equipment. Applies oils, powders, desiccants, mists, drying agents and other preservation materials to materials which may be difficult to access. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.