Must successfully complete explosives safety courses as required by NAVSEA OP 5 Volume 1 and LANTORDCOM Instruction 8023.2 current series, including Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control, Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator Training, Explosives Hazardous Materials Driver training, and refresher courses as required.
Work is performed inside or outside in areas that may be hot, wet, cold, humid, windy, or poorly lighted and in all kinds of weather. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury based on the nature of routine work tasks and/or work locations. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and solvents and to high noise levels in mechanized work areas.
May be subject to exposure from explosive hazards, radiation, toxins, or chemical fumes. Work may require wearing hearing protection, protective eyeglasses and protective clothing such as hardhats, steel-toed shoes, respirators, masks, rubber or leather-palmed gloves, and rubber aprons.
Must be able to operate motor vehicles and powered forklift trucks, climb into trucks and rail cars, climb ladders, walk inclines, continuously lift and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds, and work under pressure. Must have normal hearing and vision (correction permitted) including ability to distinguish basic colors.
Incumbent is responsible for performing and accomplishing assigned work tasks in a manner that will assure personal safety and the safety of others per the Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NA VOSH) program policies, regulations, and standards. Required to attend NA VOSH training sessions end/or meetings as directed.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under the specific hiring authority addressed in the Summary section of this announcement. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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.