Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers in the planning and construction of custom containers and material handling items from wood or wood substitute materials; pack, preserve, and crate items for shipment and/or storage; brace and block items for shipment; and operate forklifts to facilitate loading and unloading.

Duties

- Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers. - Performs work. Supervises and performs work: Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations. - Supervises and performs work: Performs a variety of standard and specialized preservation and/or pacling work. - Supervises and performs work: Operates electric, LPG, or diesel-powered forklifts capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to facilitate loading and unloading duties. - Supervises and performs work: Uses and maintains various types of hand and/or power tools, such as nail and staple guns; hand, radial, and circular saws; hammers, joiners, and squares; etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower graded employees.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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 WL-4600 Wood Work Family. 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 a WOOD WORKER LEADER 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. Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. 4. Skill in performing the trade and /or labor work of the group being led. 5. Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees. 6. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work continuously involves standing, stooping, reaching, or similar physical activity. Must sometimes work in cramped or awkward positions and may have to climb upon or crawl under vehicles or structures. Occasionally performs heavy, strenuous, tiring work for prolonged periods on hard surfaces. Continuously lifts, carries, and positions tools and materials weighing up to 18 kilograms (approximately 45 pounds), and often moves or positions extremely heavy items using jacks, levers, floor hoists, cranes, forklifts, or assistance from other workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in warehouse or enclosed area that may be drafty, cold, or overheated. Occasionally works outside and is subject to prevailing weather conditions. Frequently exposed to noise and possible cuts, abrasions, muscle strains and injuries from using hand and powered tools. Exposed to nose and lung irritation: from dust and sawdust, and possible injuries from falling objects, swinging crane loads etc. May be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals. Safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard toe shoes, ear plugs, hard hats, or other protective equipment may be required to be worn on the job. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Keesler AFB 500 Fisher Street Keesler AFB, MS 39534 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]