You will serve as a Blocker and Bracer in the Material Management Department Mid-Atlantic of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK.

Duties

You will perform blocking and bracing duties in connection with the loading and unloading of a variety of material requiring special handling. You will utilize rings, chains and binders when shipment is completed by railcar. You will determine load configuration utilizing weight, dimensions, and size of conveyance. You will work from drawings, specifications or oral instructions concerning the type of item, overall size and shape and any special features required. You will select and use a variety of hand and power tools and fastening devices. You will construct skids or crates for a wide variety of materials requiring special handling and packaging. You will pack a variety of supplies and equipment including hazardous materials using a wide range of packing containers, materials, devices, methods and techniques.

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 obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 “may” be coded as “key” and as such may be required to be removed from your military recall status. A signed statement of understanding required.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Forklift Operator license
• 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 may be required to obtain and maintain a government vehicle operator permit.

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. WG-07: 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: the ability to perform common tasks for a Blocker & Bracer, as demonstrated by experience, working under close supervision following procedures to select proper materials to take measurements, cuts and installing blocking, bracing, wedges, etc., to prevent shifting; securing chock blocks and side plates to prevent movement in transit; utilizing a variety of wooden boxes, crates, pallets, skids, braces, chock blocs, and special containers; using a variety of hand/power tools to work with wood. WG-08: 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: the ability to perform some of the tasks for a Blocker & Bracer, as demonstrated by experience, working under normal supervision following procedures to select proper materials to take measurements, cuts and installing blocking, bracing, wedges, etc., to prevent shifting; securing chock blocks and side plates to prevent movement in transit; constructing a variety of wooden boxes, crates, pallets, skids, braces, chock blocs, and special containers; selecting and using a variety of hand/power tools to work with wood. 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

There is no substitute of education for experience.

Contacts

• Address NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK 1968 Gilbert Street Suite 600 Norfolk, VA 23511-2293 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]