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Munitions Handler (Fork Lift Operator)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Position may be filled at WG-05 or WG-07 grade level

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/19/2024 to 09/30/2024
Salary
$19.98 to - $27.31 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 5 - 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tooele Army Depot, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 1 Year - may be extended up to 8 Years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCGL244409102078HD
Control number
810057800

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Duties

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  • Load and unload cargo, segregating items according to condition code, lot numbers and quantity; store, unpack, pack, mark, un-palletize and palletize ammunition.
  • Operate an electric and/or gasoline-powered forklift capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to transport, transfer, and stack and/or unstack ammunition and components.
  • Select and tag surveillance samples in storage for inspection.
  • Prepare shipping and receiving reports and locator records.
  • Assist in preparing surveillance inspections on all types of ammunition, ammunition components and explosives in accordance with inspection schedules, instructions and procedures established.
  • Assist in selecting, identifying and opening ammunition boxes and containers to perform ammunition inspections.
  • Assist in preparing inspection sheets, ammunition condition reports and other related records.
  • Conduct cyclic inspection on lightning protection system (LPS) for all structures that maintain and store explosives.

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.
  • This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • Position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968, which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
  • Position falls under the physical security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA and E) Program.
  • Incumbent must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
  • Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six months after the date of appointment to this position and will not work in unsupervised situations until these training requirements have been met.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a license to operate a forklift.
  • This position requires the incumbent to pass a physical examination prior to employment and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

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(n) Munitions Handler (Fork Lift Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision.

WG-05: Performing warehouse work involving receiving, storing, or shipping supplies and materials. Check shipping documents to identify supplies; and stocked, arranged or rotated items according to specific instructions. Operate electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklifts to unload and/or move loads.

WG-07: Following safe and proper methods of loading/unloading/shipping of ammunition or explosives or movement/storage/verification of hazardous waste; and read documents to verify description of items. Operate electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklifts.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Efforts - The work is performed on hard surfaces, and in areas that require standing, stooping, and bending in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising, lowering, and tilting forklift trucks. Subject to possible strain caused by vibration of fork lift trucks. Occasionally may be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire. Heavy lifting required up to 45 lbs.
  • Working Conditions - Works indoors and outdoors, subject to all kinds of weather conditions, in areas where matches, cigarette lighters and smoking are strictly prohibited. Subject to injury, dismemberment and/or loss of life from explosions while inspecting hazardous ammunition. Wearing of protective clothing such as gloves and safety shoes is required, and wearing of other protective clothing may be required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
  • 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 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 (Ammunition Management) Career Field position.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • AFGE 2185 position.

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, 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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