Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
- Ability to perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as: receives and verifies materials; loads and unloads materials; packs and repacks items; and reviews receipt documentation for items received.:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort
Work is performed on hard surface and in areas that require standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds, obtains assistance from others, or uses material handling equipment for items weighing over 40 pounds.
Working Conditions
Works inside and outside subject to heat, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lighted areas. May be exposed to dust, dirty, or greasy conditions. Individual may experience cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, or injury from mechanical conveyor systems. Worker may be required to wear safety equipment, safety shoes, etc