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Munitions Surveillance Inspector (Forklift Operator)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Sustainment Command
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Summary

About the Position: Located in central New Jersey, Burlington County, Fort Dix is 72 miles southwest of New York City, 34 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Close to the Jersey shore, Fort Dix is also within short driving distance of a wide variety of leisure activities, cultural centers, museums, historical locations, fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, snowboarding, hiking locations, etc.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
05/04/2024 to 08/30/2024
Salary
$28.10 to - $32.75 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Dix, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CHDE241612672218DS
Control number
789187700

Duties

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  • Perform munitions inspections in accordance with the Ammunition Surveillance Procedures Manual.
  • Assist with the coordination of in and out shipments, receipts, warehousing, and all movements within the Ammunition Supply Point.
  • Issue ammunition to military units.
  • Assist with cyclic, quarterly and special inventories of ammunition.
  • Operate forklift truck to load/unload, transfer, transport, stack/unstack palletized goods, etc.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Subject to a tour of duty to cover a 7-day work operation.
  • Position will require occasional evening and/or holiday hours, to include mandatory overtime as mission dictates.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable government driver's License.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain installation forklift training certification and license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain ammunition certification in accordance with Army Materiel Command (AMC) Regulation 350-4.
  • Must successfully clear local screening check on Department of the Army (DA) Form 7281, Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Security Screening and Evaluation Record.
  • This is a Testing Designated Position. As such, incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, and drug testing when there is a reasonable suspicion that the incumbent uses illegal drugs.
  • Position is covered by the 1998 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • Pre-employment and annual physicals are required.
  • Required to obtain and maintain Hazardous Materials Certification. Recertification is required every two years. Course is two weeks in duration.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 90 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur. First cut-off date will be 15 days after announcement opens and as needed thereafter.

Who May Apply: US Citizens


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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Munitions Surveillance Inspector without more than normal supervision. 1) inspection of ammunition and components, ammunition surveillance files, warehouses, and ammunition shipments; and 2) enforcement of safety regulations while performing different types of ammunition and/or explosive operations; and 3) operation of a forklift or similar equipment to load/unload items. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Inspect
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments
  • Physical Effort: Frequently lifts ammunition, explosives or related items weighing 30 to 90 pounds. Some assignments require lifts above 40 pounds at a production pace. May pull/push hand trucks weighing several hundred pounds. Requires sitting, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, climbing or long periods of standing. Needs endurance and good eye-hand coordination to work at a set pace and rhythm for extended periods of time.
  • Working Conditions: Works with, and in close proximity to unusually hazardous materials. Must exercise extreme care to prevent fires, explosions, etc. that could result in serious injury, dismemberment, and/or loss of life to self and/or other workers. Subject to hazards resulting from operation of industrial and production equipment, from assembly operations, or from working around the powered conveyors, etc., where accidents could result in serious injury. Performs duties in warm, well-lighted rooms, as well as outdoor harsh, sometimes extreme conditions or in buildings with little or no light and heat. Must stand on floors of concrete or conductive composition for long periods of time. Required wear protective clothing such as treated coveralls, protective masks, goggles, steel toed shoes or boots, gloves on many assignments. Possible exposure to an explosion or flash fire. Chance of injury ranging from burns, cuts, scrapes, bruises, sprains, nausea, to loss of life or limb.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Logistics Career Field (CF) position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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