Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:
THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISON
An example of the screen out element is: I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks on my own initiative under general supervision including:1) Utilizing extensive knowledge of packing, warehouse, and material handling techniques; 2) Interpreting warehouse layout/plans, methods, procedures and packing instructions in order to perform a wide variety and range of warehouse functions; 3) Reading and understanding a wide variety of supply documentation and procedures in order to process material movement, storage, and retrieval requirements; 4) Stacking, moving, and arranging material on pallets taking consideration the height, weight, dimensional requirements of each item; 5) Examining items received, noting overages, shortages, or any damages in shipping, and preparing detailed reports of discrepancies.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.