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Packer Inspector (Material Handler)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Sustainment Command
407th Army Field Support Brigade Logistics Readiness Center

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in the US Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center
on Fort Hood.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$24.59 - $28.68 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MCGK - 27 - 13088432 MP
Control number
888979200

Duties

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  • Preserve and package materials to include hazardous materials for shipment and storage.
  • Inspect materials to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Perform quality assurance inspections on hazardous materials.
  • Prepare and process all required shipping and receiving documentation.
  • Operate forklifts and/or other vehicles to move, load, and store materials.
  • Operate a flat bed or box truck up to 5 ton load capacity for the purpose of transporting supplies and equipment on and off the installation.
  • Knowledge to interpret general warehousing plans for stock in storage areas.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Incumbent must successfully obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid forklift certificate/license.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain HAZ-MAT Certification.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.


  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
  • Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)


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 an Packer Inspector (Material Handler) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include 1) Preserving materials for shipment or storage in accordance with established regulations; 2) Handling or inspecting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) for storage, transportation, or disposal; 3) Operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts, to move materials; and 4) Perform quality assurance inspections to ensure materials meet prescribed regulations. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT:
    Work requires active physical efforts including walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, pulling,
    pushing, carrying (up to 70 pounds), and moderate physical effort while driving, turning, raising,
    lowering, and lifting loads being moved by material handling equipment. Incumbent may be required
    to continuously stare into computer monitors and microfiche viewers, type on computer keyboards,
    and manually change computer software, disks, film, circuit cards, etc.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:
    The employee typically works indoors and outdoors in an environment involving everyday risks or
    discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, warehouses, or
    meeting rooms observance of normal safety practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and
    falls, and observance of fire regulations is required. All are expected to comply with all health and
    safety regulations, Standard operating procedures (SOP) and OSHA standards. Employees take all
    reasonable care to ensure their actions do not impact on the health and safety of themselves, other
    employees or visitors to the organization, and stop or report such infractions. Individuals shall comply
    with provisions of AR 385-10, Army Safety Program. Personnel shall wear all safety items required by
    OSHA and local SOP during the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment of clothing.

Education

Some federal positions allow education as substitute, but this position does not.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Logistics Career Program position aligned under the Supply Management Career Management Directorate.
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.

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, 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

U.S. Army Sustainment Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GK-W6YRAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Hood, TX 76548
US

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