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 do the work of a Packer without more than normal supervision (SOE): Performs the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as applying markings, labels and certifications in accordance with written guidance; selects appropriate materials for packing.
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: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries weights up to 70 pounds. May handle heavier items with MHE or with assistance from other workers. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting and stopping MHE and raising, lowering and tilting the loads being
moved. The incumbent must be able to work effectively under pressure and stressful conditions due to frequent emergent requirement, interruptions, and dynamic conditions.
Working Conditions: Work is accomplished in a variety of weather conditions. Work areas may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, dirty, dusty, noisy, poorly lighted, and/or other adverse working conditions. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, high noise while working in mechanized
work areas, or explosive hazards or chemical fumes while working with hazardous material. May be required to wear protective clothing.