Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Duties

Serve as Lead over the Sewing Machine Operators assigned to the Clothing Initial Issue Point. Plan use of workers equipment, facilities, and materials. Determine the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Assign work and provide technical direction in accomplishing difficult work steps. Observe work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems. Support and explain management programs to subordinates. Perform other nonsupervisory duties related to a sewing machine operator.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 20 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Sewing Machine Operator Leader without more than normal supervision to include 1) Operating power sewing machines to sew, alter, or repair apparel or other fabric articles; 2) Measuring, marking, or cutting materials; and 3) Leading, instructing, and/or providing guidance to others. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Stands at work tables to measure, mark, and cut/trim materials. Sits for long periods while operating sewing machine or doing hand sewing. Uses arms, hands, and fingers for pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears. Lifts bundles containing 10 to 12 garments worth of sub-components in lesser stages of assembly that can weigh as much as 20 pounds. Often handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are consistently heavy and bulky. Stands for long periods performing garment fittings. Often does considerable stooping and bending. Pushes loaded and empty material handling equipment between operation locations. Working Conditions: Shop is an industrial site adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, scratches, and other minor injuries or irritations from handling sharp tools. Also subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics. Incumbent is subject to noise from sewing machines and related apparel manufacturing equipment. When working in the pressing room, incumbent is subject to conditions of higher temperatures, steam, and radiant heat associated with any apparel manufacturing press shop.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6YTAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk