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MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER - Title 32

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
KY UTES

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER - Title 32, Position Description Number PDD0780000 and is part of the KY UTES, National Guard.

**Effective start dates of selected candidate will be determined based on available authorizations and funding.**

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/21/2026 to 06/04/2026
Salary
$24.62 - $28.73 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Greenville, KY
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
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
KY-12966639-AR-26-123
Control number
870220800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to: Area 1B - All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Army National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional, or indefinite tenure with current Kentucky Army National Guard membership) -AND- Area 2B - All current Kentucky Army National Guard members

Duties

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As a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER - Title 32, WG-6912-7, you will inspect, receive, sort, count, and classify hazardous materials. Perform pre-receipt examination of property and assure the turn-in and shipping is in order, the containers meet standards, are placarded and marked properly. Schedule receipt of property and identify contaminants. Reject property not meeting turn-in requirements and assist to correct any rejections. Determine nature and degree of the hazard involved. Determine if containers are Department of Transportation approved, safe to handle, and safe for storage. Determine the need for special handling/special storage of property. Perform complex searches of shipping and storage records, material specifications, vendor contracts, data for material identification. Prepare material for shipment, storage, and disposition. Pack, cushion, apply preservative and protect property. Prepare tags, labels and places items in containers for disposition. Identify storage locations and stock property allowing for maximum utilization of storage space, ease of access, segregation, and rotation of stock. Contact generating activities, shipping agencies, and National Guard environmental personnel to coordinate requirements of environmental policies and directives. Decontaminate and replenish spill equipment and supplies. Ensure spill incident reports are prepared IAW applicable regulations. Coordinate turn-in activities with the Defense Reutilization Marketing Office. Verify manifest and shipping papers, DOT markings, packaging, and labeling requirements. Notify the DRMO or Contracting Officer of discrepancies in contractor performance and may recommend changes to service contracts. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD0780000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: PFC(E3) - MSG(E8)

RANK REQUIREMENT:
Member must provide in writing with their application package that they are willing to accept a reduction in rank in order to be qualified for this position, if applicable. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
You must be assigned to a compatible military position.
Wear of the military uniform.
Position may require a pre-employment physical.
May be subject to furlough actions.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
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.
Must attended Supervisor Training: failure to complete Supervisor Training within 12 months of appointment will result in reversion to previous position.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Experience which demonstrates the ability to distinguish between closely related or similar items, ability to follow procedures, ability to sort materials by type, and skill in the use of hand tools.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience identifying and sorting a variety of complex materials and equipment. Experience receiving materials and equipment, recording, and placing items in proper storage areas. Experience preparing all items for shipment using appropriate agency instructions. Experience in mathematical equations. Experience interpreting and using Federal Supply Catalogs, military and manufacturing catalogs, and technical and agency manuals. Experience using and operating forklifts and motor vehicles.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Ability To Inspect, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc., and Knowledge of Materials

Army National Guard Units

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Jessie Brantley
Phone
502-607-7465
Email
jessie.e.brantley4.mil@army.mil
Address
KY UTES
4675 STATE ROUTE 181 N
GREENVILLE, KY 42345
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