• Design, plan, build, and construct custom shipping, supply, and storage containers. Use construction plans and rough sketches to construct odd-shaped items used for shipping hazardous materials and explosives.
• Block, brace, and secure ammunition items for shipment. Select appropriate methods of packing and material to be used. Block, brace, cushion, insert desiccant, and secures containers.
• Use arithmetic formulas to compute bracing materials.
• Load and unload cargo; segregate items according to condition code, lot number, and quantity; and store, stack, and palletize items.
• Operate an electric, diesel, or gasoline-powered fork lift capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds to transport and stack high explosives.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for personnel working in ammunition operations.
• Required to successfully complete the "General Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course," MTMC II, and keep certification current IAW DOT Regulations, Title 49, and BOE-6000.
• Subject to random drug testing requirements. This is in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six (6) months after the date of appointment to this position and will not work in unsupervised situations until these training requirements have been met.
• Required to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA and E).
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestics Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Wood Worker (Blocker & Bracer/Packer) ~ without more than normal supervision. Constructing and/or repairing wood boxes, crates, or pallets. Interpreting drawings, sketches, blueprints, and/or written instructions to complete a project. Operating hand and power tools such as hand and power saws, nail guns, hammers, banding equipment, jacks, or levers. Blocking and bracing and securing items to prevent shifting during transportation. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is generally performed on hard surfaces, uneven ground surfaces, and in areas that require the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, climb, use excessive arm movement, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequent lifting and carrying of parts, equipment, and packed containers weighing up to 45 pounds is required. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area where assigned, as directed by the supervisor. Types of protective clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to eye, respiratory, foot protection, and protective clothing (gloves, apron, coveralls, etc.). During forklift operation, physical effort is required in braking and steering, manipulation of clutch, shift, lifting and tilting mechanisms.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside shop areas or in partly enclosed areas that are sometimes uncomfortably warm, cool, damp, or drafty; and outside in all kinds of weather. Works in near zero temperatures, with almost constant wind and snow, also is subject to discomfort from heat, high-velocity dry winds, gnats, mosquitoes, etc. May perform work around protruding nail heads, steel banding, broken carrier floors, etc. Frequently exposed to loud noises such as those from power saws, hammers, and nailing machines. Exposed to nose and lung irritations from sawdust, chemically treated pallets and boxes plus packaged irritants; to possible injuries from sharp blades, tools, flying particles, nails, staples, and fasteners; to splinters from handling unfinished wood, and subject to cuts, scratches, and bruises from loading or unloading vehicles. Is also required to work on concrete floors and in areas where there is unpleasant dust, dirt, fumes and noise

How you will be evaluated

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

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. 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.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

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.

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