Materials Examiner And Identifier Title 32

As a Materials Examiner and Identifier WG you will:

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. Inspect receive sort count identify and is knowledgeable of special handling techniques and procedures required for the processing of hazardous and toxic materiel such as explosives toxic chemicals flammables gas cylinders radioactive material hazardous waste and medical waste. Examine clothing textiles requiring sensory judgment as well as subjective measurement.

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. May be required to perform pre-receipt examination of property on site at the generation point. Schedule the receipt of property and assure that the property is identified to include identification of all contaminants. Handle damaged and unidentified shipments requiring repair/repacking or return to the supplier in accordance with established procedures. As appropriate perform or initiate required testing e.g. radioactive surveys/wipe tests prepare sample for submission to environmental laboratories for analysis.

Determine acceptance serviceability and distribution requirements for perishable classified precious metals textiles clothing complex electronic/mechanical equipment assemblies and components. Use catalog data/drawings item specifications or computerized data to verify/determine/classify items for turn-in storage or distribution. Perform extensive research on equipment specifications using automated systems technical manuals and supply bulletins to determine any special requirements for complex items passing through the storage and distribution area.

Pack cushion apply preservatives and protect property as appropriate; ensure packaging meets regulatory requirements.

May serve as a member of the USPFO Emergency Response Team. Ensure the required actions are taken to contain and clean up spills within assigned work area. Ensure lower graded workers are trained to act in his/her absence. Decontaminate and replenish spill equipment and supplies within assigned work area. Ensure spill incident reports are prepared IAW applicable regulations.

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 research of complex shipping and storage records and commercial vendor contracts. Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) using the automated system for material identification and advise lower graded workers on specialized handling and packaging procedures. Initiate corrective action to resolve manifest discrepancies.

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. Develop or assist in the development of plans for storage and arrangement of stock. Determine warehouse configuration setup movement and space utilization plans as regards to hazardous materiel in accordance with regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group.

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.) mobility exercise participation FSTA/ATSO exercise participation SABC training LOAC training weapons qualification training participation in military formations and medical mobility processing within the guidelines of NGB/ARNG/ANG/State/TAG rules regulations and laws.

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.

• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY. Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.

Military Grades: E3-E7

Compatible Military Assignments: ECMF: 91; EMOS: 13B/Z 25B 36B 51C 88M/N 89A/B 92A/F/Y

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Candidate must possess 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: Candidatemust possess 12 months specialized 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; 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.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Materials examiners and identifiers perform moderate to heavy lifting when moving materials by hand or handtruck. They walk and stand for prolong periods of time. The work requires bending stooping and pushing and pulling heavy materials along conveyor lines.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside a warehouse type environment and outside in containment areas on a year round basis. Examiners may be subject to cuts bruises abrasions and scrapes in moving or handling materials and equipment such as forklifts trucks trucks cranes and conveyor lines. When handling hazardous materials protective equipment is provided.