EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MARINA FORKLIFT) Job in Eglin AFB, FL

Vacancy No. 25-8IFSWO743649 Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $24.42 to $28.49 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/14/2025 Close Date 2/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Eglin AFB, FL


Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eglin Outdoor Recreation - Ben's Lake Marina.

This is a NAF (Non-Appropriated Fund) position assigned to the 96th Force Support Squadron at Eglin AFB Florida.

Position is Regular Full-time (RFT) guaranteed 35-40 hours per week and schedule may include weekends and holidays.

RFT employees receive benefits (Health/Life Insurance; 401K & AFNAF Retirement Plan; Annual/Sick Leave and Holidays).

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

The purpose of the position is to perform as a marina forklift operator to lift, lower, and transport watercraft at Ben's Lake Marina. Operates 67K lb/33.5-ton. diesel powered marina forklift capable of lifting loads weighing 22K pounds up to 40 feet (or 4 stories) and down 4 feet below surface-level to place craft in water.

Operates lift inside dry dock storage building and outside, to and from marina boat storage areas and the boat launch/recovery area. The operator follows oral or written instructions using judgement concerning when, how and where loads are to be moved and placed, adjusting forks both horizontally and vertically for positioning of the watercraft while lifting the boat to and from the racks or in the water. Safely handles loads, values which normally exceed $75K each; ensures appropriate weight and size of load in order to safely gauge requirements for lifting, transporting and storing craft. Drives carefully to avoid injuring others or damaging equipment and property over uneven terrain. Performs regular and required operator maintenance, such as checking and maintaining proper fluid levels, checking and maintaining proper tire air pressures, removing and replacing tires, lubricating as required, cleaning and washing, spot painting, rust removal and replacing minor parts such as headlights and fuses. Monitors inside and outside facilities for storage of boats to ensure safe and secure premises. Repairs boat storage racks with new covers and replaces wood on racks when required. Using knowledge of boat materials and system of units for weight, adjusts racks to fit individual boats. Works with the Marina Manager to ensure storage is utilized for maximum use of space based on the size of boat, rack location and overall facility usage. Maintains routine records such as boat storage inventories, daily work logs and operator's daily opening/closing procedural checklist. Conducts daily and weekly routine fuel system inspections of gasoline storage tanks, pumps, lines, nozzles and hoses for possible leaks; reports any discrepancies to base Civil Engineering, Liquid Fuels Shop immediately.Pressure washes marina areas and cleans work and customer areas as needed. Cuts/trims grass as needed within the marina. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12693746

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/28/2025

Area of Consideration: To be considered, applicant must reside in the commuting area (100-mile radius) of Eglin AFB, Florida.

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Must have skill in operating gasoline or diesel powered forklift or marina travel-lift equipment weighing more than 50K pounds. Experience operating a fork lift in a dry storage marina and handling vessels up to 36 feet in length and 22K lbs gross weight is preferred. Must have ability to handle controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving lift through narrow aisles in buildings, up and down ramps, and tilting/adjusting forks without stopping power unit or equipment. Experience must include work practices to accurately gauge height, length, width, and weight of a load and determine proper warehousing/storage location. Must have a current motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to exert moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/28/2025 to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Eglin NAF HR Office
Address
Eglin Community Services Flight
96 FSS/FSCN
310 W. Van Matre Ave, Bldg 210
Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5648
US

Next steps

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