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MATERIALS EXPEDITER

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform work involved in the identification, examination, classification, acceptance, disposition, receiving, storing, selecting and shipping of War Readiness/ Mobility materials, small arms weapons and Unit Pilot Clothing.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/18/2025 to 12/24/2025
Salary
$46,039 to - $53,699 per year

The Hourly Rate is $22.06-$25.73

Pay scale & grade
WG 6
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Columbus, MS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
8G-AFPC-12855215-057198-VEM
Control number
852662900

Duties

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  • Routes and moves parts, assemblies, and other materials into and out of large warehouse facilities, armory and offices. Locates critical items in shops and arranges with schedulers and supervisors to advance processing and production time frames.
  • Receives routed materials, parts, components, and assemblies.
  • Selects parts and materials to be turned into Supply. Obtains necessary information and prepares documents. Temporarily stores items in a holding area until they can be routed to proper destination. Loads and unloads material on pallets, trucks, hand carts, and dollies.
  • Receives requests for parts and materials. Obtains required items from other shops, units and supply points and/or prepares requisitions for items needed to support war readiness work requirements.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of any required safety equipment and clothing.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • 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.
  • May be required to work with other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tours of duty, holidays, etc. May be required to carry a beeper/cell phone.
  • May be required to participate in contingency situations, real world, and exercise, as directed.
  • May be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • May be required to clean up outside building and adjoining grounds as directed.
  • Position includes training in the carrying and use of firearms due to incumbent being required to carry firearms in the performance of supply duties entailing providing high degree of protection in the inventory and issuance of War Readiness weapons.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • The Lautenberg Amendment applies to convictions in civilian courts, general or special court-martial, and civilian criminal felony convictions.
  • It is a felony for anyone with a qualifying conviction to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunitions, and prohibits sales or other dispositions of firearms and ammunition to such individuals.
  • As required, may train and/or guide lower grade or lesser-experienced employees.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • This position has a limited area of consideration to command-wide (AETC).

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-6900 Warehousing And Stock Handling Family. 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 MATERIALS EXPEDITER 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 deployment processes and supply procedures in order to locate and expedite critical parts; and technical practices to be able to route, move, assemble, receive, select, and obtain materials.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of war readiness parts and equipment to be able to identify most of the parts, tools, and equipment encountered on several concurrent projects.
4. Ability to carry out work practices such as verifying and correcting routing and ordering documents and keeping things neat, clean, and in order.
5. Ability to read and interpret instructions and production control and supply documents.
6. Ability to route, obtain, and expedite parts, end items, supplies, and materials without more than normal supervision.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Employee regularly handles weights of up to 40 pounds unassisted. Employee occasionally handles weights up to 60 pounds. Material handling devices and assistance of other workers are available for handling especially heavy items. Heavy exertion is frequent. Frequent kneeling, crouching, stooping, and walking are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly exposed to possible injuries associated with handling equipment. Work is usually performed indoors in well lighted and well-ventilated shop areas. May be exposed to outdoor conditions for short time periods. Regularly exposed to shop noises, dirt, fumes, and vibrations.

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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.


BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.


The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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