You will serve as a Materials Handler in the Materials Branch (1410.3), Business Operations Division (1410), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) (1400) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will operate manual handling equipment and forklifts. You will utilize methods in processing, handling and storing material. You will maintain and update material as required by the Hazardous Material Communication Standards. You will track and receipt project work and work request material requirements. You will conduct scheduled and unscheduled inventory reviews to ensure quality control and correct discrepancies in a timely manner.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• 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 will be required to lift and/or carry up to 40lbs.
• I will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• You will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays).

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 DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Receiving material manually and systemically into warehouse from selected carriers and/or company for issuance to shop personnel, disposition to stock, or shipment to another location; Shipping methods and carrier requirements, and utilizing such for the shipment of crates, parcels and miscellaneous material; Utilizing general and applicable inventory control methods and standards pertaining to and accounting for material ordered for general consumption and storage, as well as marking and identifying material for storage; Operating material handling conveyances, including forklifts, mechanized and manual pallet jacks, and delivery carts; Organizing, creating and maintain files, process packing lists and shipping documents, also including creating and administering documents; Communicating effectively both verbally and orally and proficiency in Microsoft Office. 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 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]