Materials Examiner And Identifier (Flo)

• You will perform technical screening for a wide range of Depot Level Repairable (DLR) material i.e. shipboard squadrons ground support avionics and various other DLR equipment/components.
• You will perform data entry/processing for the disposition of the material through using automated systems to produce stock receipts transshipments disposals packing shipment and all pertinent document preparation actions.
• You will conduct research to answer inquiries and clear exceptions/errors generated from programs systems documentation preparations/actions etc.
• You will perform chemical tests employing appropriate safety measures.
• You will be familiar with a wide range of materials and equipment as well as numerous procedures required for product and equipment verification and have in-depth knowledge of depot warehousing and disposal procedures and plans.
• You will be able to interpret complex equipment and subjective materials specifications when examining identifying and verifying incoming and outgoing materials.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current FLO license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1. Knowledge of all materials used in a given line of work. Examples include: Selecting proper material for each particular purpose. Knowledge of special properties treatments needed etc. of materials used. 2. Practices required by jobs where things must be kept neat clean and in addition to ability to keeping things neat clean and in order this usually includes one or more of the following: Accuracy in checking counting verifying sorting. Keeping records logs inventories etc.; making reports. Ability to use arithmetic: add subtract multiply divide etc. Knowledge of storage treatment care. Knowledge of handling. Knowledge of loading. Ability to meet a time schedule deadline or emergency. 3. Ability to accept or reject items for conformance with requirements and to work productively in an inspection program. 4. Ability to teach procedures principles and knowledge related to trade and craft practices. 5. The ability to facilitate production using judgment and analysis in areas such as determining work time preparing and implementing procedures detecting bottlenecks making and interpreting reports keeping records interpreting technical data and making computations. 6. Ability to lead other workers or supervise subordinates; deal objectively and harmoniously with them; and render sound decisions. I am considered an expert or I am consulted by other employees in difficult situations.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.