Materials Examiner and Identifier Leader
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 34
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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- Leads a group of employees accomplishing materials examiner and identifier duties.
- Assigns work to employees and passes on instructions received from the supervisor.
- Trains and demonstrates proper work methods procedures and proper usage of materials handling or other equipment.
- Independently performs the full range of examining and identifying duties for the most complex categories of materials and equipment.
- Independently assigns coding classification and prepares detailed reports outlining the basis for final classification decisions.
- Processes material which is categorized as hazardous radioactive critical sensitive-controlled etc.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
- This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Richmond VA
- Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation federal state and local laws.
- Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
- Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain required hazardous materials handling certifications.
- Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license/certification to operate government vehicles. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid MHE license
Qualifications
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 Materials Examiner and Identifier Leader without more than normal supervision (Screen-Out Element): Instructs other workers on less complex work methods; refer to manuals as a means in answering questions related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and adhere to all safety standards.
Physical Effort: Performs moderate to heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds; if items weigh in excess to 40 pounds requests assistance). Moves material by hand or handtruck. Heavier material is moved by material handling equipment or with the assistance of co-workers. Some effort may be involved in opening or sealing crates cartons drums and other containers. Work requires standing and/or walking for lengthy periods of time and often requires bending stooping pushing and/or pulling material.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a warehouse environment or at outside work areas on a year-round basis. Subject to incumbent weather when working in open storage areas or on docks. Incumbent may be subject to cuts bruises abrasions and scrapes when moving or handling equipment. Also subject to hazards involved in working in close proximity to moving equipment such as conveyors tow-line systems and materials handling addition may also be exposed to dust dirt grease solvents and to high noise levels in mechanized work areas. When working with hazardous materials may be subject to exposure form radiation toxins explosive hazards or chemical fumes.
Safety and Health Requirements: 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 required protective clothing and equipment include but are not limited to the following: eye respiratory and foot protection protective clothing (gloves apron coveralls etc.). Other types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials. Employee will be required to wear approved hearing protective devices and an audiometric test will be conducted as necessary when working near or around noise hazardous areas machinery or equipment.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016 Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Auditing
- GAAP
- Military Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Vital Signs Experience
- Computer Forensics
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Operating Systems
- PTSD Care
- RMF
About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
