Materials Examiner And Identifier (Title 32)

As a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER WG perform the full range of examining and identifying duties for the most complex categories of materiel and equipment including electronic mechanical perishable radioactive and assemblies and components; receive or reject materiel equipment including non-standard equipment and complex assemblies for the facility based on their knowledge of products equipment and procedures as well as having the ability to determine subtle and inconspicuous defects; determine acceptance serviceability and distribution requirements for perishable classified precious metals textiles clothing complex electronic/mechanical equipment assemblies and components; packs cushions apply preservatives protect property as appropriate and ensure packaging meets regulatory requirements; may serve as a member of the USPFO Emergency Response Team; assure adherence to storage compatibility and determine the need for special handling/storage of certain property (e.g. friable asbestos PCBs batteries pesticides etc.); perform a full range of warehousing activities to include receiving inspecting for defects storing selecting and shipping general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment; may be required to prepare for and support the mission through the accomplishment of duties pertaining to military training military readiness force protection and other mission related assignments including but not limited to training of traditional Guard members CWDE/NBC training exercise participation (ORE/ORI/UCI/MEI/OCI/IG etc.) accomplish the full spectrum of support for state and Federal National Guard operations training readiness missions natural disasters and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA); perform other related duties as required.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• Preplacement Medical Requirements: Selectee will be required to undergo medical testing at the expense of the government prior to beginning employment. Medical tests are used to determine fitness and eligibility for employment.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 through E-5

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the ability to distinguish between closely related or similar items ability to follow procedures ability to sort materials by type and skill in the use of hand tools.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 12 months experience or training identifying and sorting a variety of complex materials and equipment. Experience receiving materials and equipment recording and placing items in proper storage areas. Experience preparing all items for shipment using appropriate agency instructions. Expert knowledge of specialized handling storing disposal and safety procedures related to hazardous materials to ensure adherence to governing regulatory guidance policies and procedures. Experience in mathematical equations. Experience interpreting and using Federal Supply Catalogs military and manufacturing catalogs and technical and agency manuals. Experience using and operating forklifts and motor vehicles.