About the Position: This position is a TERM Not to Exceed 30-SEP-2024 position. It is time-limited and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years.

Duties

Perform a variety of duties to assist in movement of unit equipment by air, truck, rail, and sea. Inspect deploying unit equipment for proper stenciling, vehicle identification, dimensional data, weight and proper secondary loading. Inspect vehicle loads for hazardous materials to ensure they are properly certified, packed, labeled, compatible and secured. Operate Weigh-in-Motion Scales, fixed scales and portable scales to weigh vehicles, containers and pallets. Operate diesel powered forklifts (up to 16,000 lbs) to load and transport containers and 463L pallets. Operate Baggage Conveyors (2000 lbs) to load/unload baggage for commercial aircraft. Process passengers and equipment for military and civilian aircraft. Work with unit, load masters, airline representatives and Air Force Contingency Response Element during Joint Inspections for air movements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 30-SEP-2024. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight years depending upon the needs of management.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain or possess required forklift, Halvorsen Next Generation Small Loaders (NGSL) and baggage conveyor certifications within 6 months of appointment.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain or possess hazardous material handling, container inspection and airload planner certification within 6 months of appointment.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain or possess Flight Line Drivers certification within 6 months of appointment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Fork Lift Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally includes: ability to perform common cargo duties; load and tie down vehicles, ship containers and pallets, operate a Weigh-in-Motion scale, drive motor vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions on and off the installation. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical effort: Physical effort is used in stooping, bending, reaching, turning when inspecting equipment and weighing vehicles and operating forklifts and motor vehicles. Ability to frequently lift and maneuver items weighing 40 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items. Working Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Exposed to equipment noise, heat and fumes and vibration of equipment operated. Exposed to scrapes, cuts, bruises and back injuries; exposed to serious injury from unstable loads falling and traffic accidents.

Contacts

• Address BN-APF-W6YEAA LOG READINESS CTR, FT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk