This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Direct Hire Authority - DIB & MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position plans and constructs custom containers, pack, preserve and crate items for shipment or storage, and brace and block items for shipment, and operate forklifts to facilitate loading and unloading.

Duties

Secures cargo inside or upon conveyances which have regular, rectangular, unobstructed cargo areas. Installs blocking and bracing inside or upon box cars, gondolas, flat cars, vans, trucks or other conveyances. Determines necessary sizes for braces, wedges, cables, and other staying devices by measuring or estimating them before and during construction or installation. Identifies and locates ammunition and components for shipment. Ensures conveyances are adequate for transporting materials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
• Performs duties which involve the control, accountability and shipment of arms, ammunition and explosives. This position requires an Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Security Certification/Screening in accordance AR 190-11.
• This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.

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) Blocker and Bracer (Materials Handler) ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks such as constructing and installing wooden blocks, wedges, gates, braces, and other staying devices to separate and secure crated and boxed items inside or upon box cars, flat cars, vans, trucks, or other conveyances which have level floors, straight sides, and no odd-shaped or curved overhead areas, framework, or obstacles protruding into the cargo area. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.??????? PHYSICAL EFFORT Performs heavy, strenuous, tiring work for prolonged periods. Continuously lifts, carries, and positions tools and materials weighing up to 45 pounds, and often moves or positions extremely heavy items using jacks, levers, or assistance from other workers. Work continuously involves standing, stooping, reaching, or similar physical activity. Sometimes works in cramped or awkward positions and may have to climb upon or crawl under vehicles or structures. Good color vision is necessary for the proper identification of different types of ammunition by color code. WORKING CONDITIONS Is exposed to danger of explosion and fire while working with explosives, chemicals, and loaded ammunition. Works both inside and outside and is frequently exposed to disagreeable heat, coldness, dampness, wind and rain. Is exposed to noise and to possible cuts, abrasions, and splinters from power sawing, handling lumber, spiking, nailing, and other work. Exposed to nose and lung irritation from dust and sawdust. To avoid injuries, may wear protective eyeglasses, a face shield, protective ear devices, gloves, hard hats, hard toe shoes, or other protective equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BT-APF-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]