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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal point of contact and liaison for activities related to providing operation of (includes problem resolution), and support to organizations using the Defense Travel System (DTS). Acts as the Lead Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) for DTS and Reserve Travel System (RTS) for all users assigned to the wing.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 - Warehousing and Stock Handling Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
2. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures.
3.Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques; item identification, codes, warehouse plans, and storage areas and inventory procedures.
4. Knowledge of receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping functions relative to the assigned commodities or segment of the warehouse to determine storage locations based on type and size of item, shelf-life, and security requirements
5. Skill in using measuring devices, such as depth, thread, wire gauges and calipers, to determine adherence to contract specification
6. Ability to disassemble equipment where necessary and identify and process many items requiring special handling, such as strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment, by performing chemical tests, employing appropriate safety procedures, and testing electronic equipment.
Physical Demands: The work requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand truck; walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyor lines. The materials handling work may require working on hard surfaces and lifting and carrying weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weightlifting equipment or with assistance from other workers. Must be able to coordinate the movement of hands, legs, and feet and exert sufficient physical effort to operate a heavy forklift over rough terrain. Incumbent is subject to vibration from rough terrain. Incumbent may be required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. May be required to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions.
Work Environment: Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on a year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, scrapes, falls from ladders, falling material, injury from equipment in moving or handling materials and equipment, and hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as forklifts, trucks, cranes, and conveyor lines. For materials handling duties, employees may be subject to hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted areas; exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas in a mechanical work area; or radiation, toxics, explosive hazardous, or chemical fumes while working hazardous materials area. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons. When handling hazardous materials, protective equipment is provided.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
-Maintains an aggressive surveillance inspection program on stored/on-hand items.
-Receives, examines, and determines condition of a wide variety of complex items and materials to be turned in/removed.
-Monitors special programs, computerized listings, and documentation/records.
-Performs a full range of warehousing duties.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal point of contact and liaison for activities related to providing operation of (includes problem resolution), and support to organizations using the Defense Travel System (DTS). Acts as the Lead Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) for DTS and Reserve Travel System (RTS) for all users assigned to the wing.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 - Warehousing and Stock Handling Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
2. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures.
3.Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques; item identification, codes, warehouse plans, and storage areas and inventory procedures.
4. Knowledge of receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping functions relative to the assigned commodities or segment of the warehouse to determine storage locations based on type and size of item, shelf-life, and security requirements
5. Skill in using measuring devices, such as depth, thread, wire gauges and calipers, to determine adherence to contract specification
6. Ability to disassemble equipment where necessary and identify and process many items requiring special handling, such as strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment, by performing chemical tests, employing appropriate safety procedures, and testing electronic equipment.
Physical Demands: The work requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand truck; walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyor lines. The materials handling work may require working on hard surfaces and lifting and carrying weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weightlifting equipment or with assistance from other workers. Must be able to coordinate the movement of hands, legs, and feet and exert sufficient physical effort to operate a heavy forklift over rough terrain. Incumbent is subject to vibration from rough terrain. Incumbent may be required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. May be required to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions.
Work Environment: Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on a year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, scrapes, falls from ladders, falling material, injury from equipment in moving or handling materials and equipment, and hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as forklifts, trucks, cranes, and conveyor lines. For materials handling duties, employees may be subject to hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted areas; exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas in a mechanical work area; or radiation, toxics, explosive hazardous, or chemical fumes while working hazardous materials area. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons. When handling hazardous materials, protective equipment is provided.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Responsibilities:
-Receives, examines, verifies, and identifies complex categories of materials and equipment, such as those which are toxic, radioactive, perishable, classified, high-valued equipment, precious/strategic metals, and complex electronic or mechanical equipment, assemblies, and components.-Maintains an aggressive surveillance inspection program on stored/on-hand items.
-Receives, examines, and determines condition of a wide variety of complex items and materials to be turned in/removed.
-Monitors special programs, computerized listings, and documentation/records.
-Performs a full range of warehousing duties.
Salary : $54,825