You will serve as a BLOCKER AND BRACER in the DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE of MARINE CORPS BASE.

Duties

You will determine what position on the railcar or truck the item will be loaded to protect the weight distribution requirements among the conveyance?s axles. You will use judgment in planning and selecting the appropriate kind, size and type of blocking and bracing materials. You will add, subtract, multiply and divide in computing sizes, weights and quantities of parts, materials and cargo. You will operate forklifts and assigned motor vehicles.

Requirements

• 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 e-verify.gov
• 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 after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• 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 lift/carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current license for all assigned equipment, including forklifts.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585.

Qualifications

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 I have the ability to perform the work of a WG-08 Blocker & Bracer (Packer/FLO/MVO), as demonstrated by experience, working under normal supervision including I have the ability to perform the work of a WG-08 Blocker & Bracer, as demonstrated by experience, working independently including Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings; Selecting the proper materials, taking the necessary measurements and cuts and installing blocking, bracing, wedges, skids, etc. to prevent shifting of the load and damage in transit; Determining load configuration utilizing weight, dimensions, size of conveyance; Making recommendations of required commercial equipment for transport of assets; and Operating forklifts. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE PSC Box 20185 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]