You will serve as a AIRCRAFT FREIGHT LOADER SUPERVISOR in the AIR OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND.

Duties

You will comply with established guidelines and instructions (e.g., safety guidelines, equipment use, security requirements, DOD regulations and policies) for loading or unloading aircraft. You will explain emergency safety instructions while fuels personnel fuel or defuel aircraft. You will inspect outgoing palletized cargo to verify pallets are within size limits. You will position cargo based on destination and priority of shipment. You will plan work according to predetermined priorities to most effectively use personnel and equipment.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• Participation in NAVOSH Hearing Conservation Program required.
• Incumbent may be required to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE 1) Performing basic maintenance or troubleshooting material handling equipment; 2) Screening baggage using automated or manual methods; 3) Performing basic administrative tasks, such as filing manifests, bills, cargo logs, and passenger logs; 4) Operating ground support equipment to support aircraft operations. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT: Position is very physically demanding involving prolonged standing, walking, and sitting in MHE; as well as, lifting and carrying of heavy objects for short periods. Required to crouch, stoop, climb, and use arms overhead to direct aircraft. Incumbent must have good, quick body movements when assisting with handling aircraft and related GSE/MHE. Must follow safety regulations and use safety equipment to avoid possible hazards to self and in the work area. Position can be stressful due to meeting critical mission timelines. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily performed outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Additionally, passenger terminal services are normally performed inside the terminal at counter facilities/office. On the job hazards include extreme noise, jet intakes and exhausts, propellers, blades, possible fuel/aircraft fires, falls while working on aircraft, etc. Must adhere to all safety procedures, includes wearing the required Personal Property Equipment (PPE). Participation in NAVOSH Hearing Conservation Program required. NAS Whidbey Island Air Terminal is a 24 hour / 7 day per week operation; hence, incumbent may be required to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND 3730 North Charles Porter Avenue Oak Harbor, WA 98278 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]