Materials Examiner and Identifier

Air Combat Command; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command in the United States is seeking a Materials Handling Specialist to identify, examine, classify, accept, and disposition complex materials and equipment. You will also perform warehousing tasks including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping specialized items and equipment.

Qualified candidates will meet the quality level of the OPM X-118C standard; emphasis is on the quality of experience and ability to work with technical manuals, tools, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with materials handling and inventory procedures.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Knowledge of safety and security practices.
• Familiarity with demilitarization and disposal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify, inspect, classify, and disposition complex materials and equipment.
• Receive, store, and ship specialized materials as needed.
• Use measuring devices to verify items against specs.
• Operate basic warehouse equipment and perform data entry for records.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Warehousing

Safety procedures

Receiving and shipping

Technical manual interpretation

Education

OPM X-118C qualification standard

Tools

Calipers

Depth gauges

Measuring devices

Disassembly tools

Job description

The primary purpose is to perform work involved in the identification, examination, classification, acceptance, and disposition of complex categories of materials and equipment. In conjunction with the primary purpose, the employee performs materials handling activities involving receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping specialized materials and equipment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group; Materials Handling. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the Work of the MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER Without More Than Normal Supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS:

• Knowledge of a wide range of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
• Knowledge of warehousing or property reutilization and disposal procedures and plans, computerized listings/programs, and demilitarization procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques; item identification, codes, warehouse plans, and storage areas and inventory procedures.
• Knowledge of receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping functions relative to the assigned commodities or segment of the warehouse to determine storage locations based on type and size of item, shelf-life, and security requirements.
• Knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification.
• Skill in using measuring devices, such as depth, thread, and wire gauges and calipers, to determine adherence to contract specification.
• Skill in using a wide variety of tools, such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting torches, to disassemble equipment as necessary for component identification, serviceability determination, and demilitarization.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, and complex equipment and subjective materials specifications when examining, identifying, and verifying incoming and outgoing materials, such as aircraft engine assemblies, computers, and transmitter and radio assemblies, at point of warehouse receipt or shipment.
• Ability to disassemble equipment where necessary and identify and process many items requiring special handling, such as strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment, by performing chemical tests, employing appropriate safety procedures, and testing electronic equipment.
• Ability to screen documents and find missing data; use automated equipment such as optical readers, scanners, and computer keyboards to enter and extract data; and operate mechanized equipment including utility vehicles, mobile stock selectors, and electromechanical automated equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.