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MATERIALS HANDLER INSPECTOR LEADER

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
11/19/2025 to 11/24/2025
Salary
$32.55 to - $37.98 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Job family (Series)
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
DE-12836350-26-EIF
Control number
850359600

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will lead three or more employees in ordnance functions/operations, provide instructions received from supervisors, assign tasks to individual members of the crew, set the work pace and work side by side with the other workers.
  • You will ensure materials, tools, drawings, blueprints, and other required directives are at the job site while performing proper and safe work methods possessing detailed knowledge of governing procedures and directives.
  • You will lead, guide, answers questions of other workers, and obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that may come up during the workday while keeping the workers informed.
  • You will monitor work for compliance with security, safety and good housekeeping practices, governing directives, supervisors' instructions, and report the status and progress of work to management.
  • You will recommend additional on-the-job training for individuals within the crew/ACT, as required, based on observations and working with the individual as the work leader.
  • You will assure the quality, quantity, and safety of ordnance materials, and operations as related to the receipt, storage, segregation, issue, handling, renovation, preservation, packing, documentation, and shipping.
  • You will perform receipt and issue inspection of ordnance items including receipt/issue quantities to documentation and certifies items as ready for issue (RFI).
  • You will inspect and approve transportation conveyances suitable for loading, blocking and bracing of the conveyance and load.
  • You will advise management on the safety of facilities, equipment, planned operations, inspection requirements, standard operating procedures (SOP's), and safety regulations.
  • You will perform quality inspections and tests using gauges, torque wrenches, measuring devices, calipers and voltmeters.
  • You will perform quality inspections related to ordnance reconfigurations, maintenance, renovations, encanning, decanning and pressure checks on missiles.
  • You will operate motor vehicles, including truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers, having a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 pounds and support movement of ordnance materials.
  • You will successfully complete, obtain, and maintain quality inspection certification per Department of the Navy (DON) Ammunition Sentencing guidance providing assurance required in making quality decisions and recommendations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
  • Must be certified as an Explosives Hazardous Materials Driver. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with hazmat endorsement is required for moving materials on/off base or crossing public roads.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

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: Ability to Lead or Supervise such as:

  • Ability to perform quality inspections of ordnance materials and operations as related to the receipt, storage, segregation, issue, handling, preservation, packing, documentation, and shipping of those items.
  • Ability to inspect transportation conveyances suitable for loading and blocking and bracing of the load.
  • Receive and offload ordnance material from trucks, vessels, MILVAN's, and other conveyances.
  • Proper document total number of pieces, weight, NEW, cube, and other pertinent information.
  • On/offload material utilizing powered forklifts, pallet jacks, and side loaders.
  • Ability to operate MHE inside warehouses, magazines, trucks, piers/wharves, ramps, and outside areas.
  • Ability to perform scheduled/unscheduled material inventories of magazines.
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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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