Wood Worker Leader

Defense Logistics Agency; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a wood worker to perform shop tasks under supervision, following established methods and deadlines. The role involves operating power and manual tools, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and reporting progress to supervisors.

The position requires physical effort, the ability to work in a shop environment with dust and noise, and adherence to safety standards. Telework is not available and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Instructs other workers on less complex work methods and adheres to all safety standards.
• Experience credit may include paid or volunteer work; emphasis on quality of experience over time.
• Meets the SOE (screen-out element) and demonstrates necessary knowledge and skills for the duties.

Responsibilities

• Instruct workers and demonstrate proper work methods.
• Provide information to supervisors on status, progress, and delays; assist with on-the-job training.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Advise workers to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Check work in progress and ensure compliance with instructions and deadlines.

Job description

Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

• Passes on to other workers’ instructions received from the supervisor, demonstrates proper work methods and starts work.
• Provide information to the supervisors on status and progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operation and problems to include on-the-job training required by individual employees.
• Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Advises workers to follow instructions and to meet deadlines.
• Provides information to supervisors on status and progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operations and individual employees.
• Checks work in progress; checks completed work for compliance with supervisors’ instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.

Qualification Summary

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: I instruct other workers on less complex work methods; refer to manuals as a means in answering questions related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and adhere to all safety standards. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort The wood worker uses power and manual tools while performing repetitive, tiring work for long periods of time. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and arm movement is required. Sometimes works in cramped or awkward positions. The work requires continuous lifting, carrying, and using tools and materials that weigh up to 60 pounds. Sometimes heavier weights are lifted and moved with the assistance of others or lifting devices such as floor hoists or cranes. Working Conditions Work is normally performed in a shop or other enclosed areas which may be drafty, damp, or overheated. Sometimes employee works outside in fair weather, and occasionally in bad weather. Frequently exposed to sawdust, as well as other nose and lung irritations. Frequent exposure to loud noises from power saws, hammers, etc. Subject to possible cuts from flying wooden particles, nails, fasteners, etc. May be required to wear protective eyeglasses, ear devices, or gloves.

Compensation:

$30-$35