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MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform the duties of chief inspector. Work involves accomplishing the inspection, identification, condition determinations, acceptability determinations, examination, classification, cost repair determinations, disposition and material and document processing of complex categories of materials and equipment.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/15/2026 to 01/29/2026
Salary
$61,274 to - $71,480 per year

The Hourly Rate is $29.36-$34.25

Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Luke AFB, AZ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
7I-AFPC-12866166-091411-VEM
Control number
854512200

Duties

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- Performs Chief Inspector duties. Schedules and maintains an aggressive surveillance inspection program for items received, stored, issued/shipped.
- Manages Base Inspectors Training Program. Provides training and schedules on-site training for personnel assigned to perform inspector duties.
- Receives, examines, verifies, and identifies complex categories of materials and equipment.
- Receives, examines, and determines conditions of a wide variety of complex items and materials to be turned in/removed.
- Monitors special programs, computerized listings, and documentation/records.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Pre-employment physical required.
  • 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
  • Shift work and/or overtime may be required.
  • The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid driver's license may be required for the position.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • As required, may train and/or guide lower grade employees.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

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 EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER 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 a wide range of materials, complete equipment items. Technical components, parts, and commodities.
2. Knowledge of warehousing or property reutilization and disposal procedures and plans, computerized listings/programs and demilitarization procedures.
3. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures.
4. Knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification.
5. Skill in using a wide variety of tools, such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting torches, to disassemble equipment as necessary for component identification, serviceability, determination, and demilitarization.
6. Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, and complex equipment and subjective materials specifications when examining, identifying, and verifying incoming and outgoing materials, such as aircraft engine assemblies, computers, and transmitter and radio assemblies, at point of warehouse receipt or shipment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand truck walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyor lines.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in a containment area on year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, and scrapes in moving or handling materials and equipment and to hazardous involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as forklifts, trucks, cranes, and conveyor lines. When handling hazardous materials protective equipment is provided.

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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.

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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