Packer Leader (Fire Support)

• Leads three or more workers on a regular and recurring basis.
• Collates assembles inventories and build kits from individual components according to National Fire Equipment System (NFES) standards.
• Repairs and rehabilitates fire supplies and equipment to NFES standards and makes determinations as to the condition of returned fire equipment and supplies and routes to appropriate work areas.
• Makes independent judgements and decisions within the framework of oral and written instructions and accepted methods techniques and procedures.
• Handles or oversees one or more product lines and implements work assignments or instructions from the supervisor for employees.
• Packs and labels material following pre-established shipping requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous materials and items.
• Corrects safety problems when noticed or identified in order to complete assignments safely and on time.
• Conducts periodic inventory of material to support operational efforts and requests adjustments through established business practices.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be a certified forklift operator in accordance with OSHA standards and be able to pass an operators test read traffic signs and complete trip tickets within one year of initial employment.
• You may be required to push lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• May be exposed to material handling equipment noise fumes dust and other hazards associated with warehouse operations.
• Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing while performing duties associated with their field of work.
• The work may require long hours on short notice callback in evenings or on weekends work shifts of 12 hours for extended periods holiday shifts and/or receiving telephone calls after regular hours. The employee may be subject to fire or detail assignments in logistic support roles.

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Note on Experience: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience.

Eligibility will be determined by relevance scope and quality of overall experience and training regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

Screen-out Job Element: Applicants must show the Ability to Lead or Supervise. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out job elements will not be further addition to the above requirements applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat clean and in order)
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety