Job Summary

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead packing, crating, and freight loading personnel to effectively and efficiently accomplish the work of a team of multi-skilled personnel performing packing, crating, freight loading, and related.

Job Description

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. Here QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4600 Wood Work Family. 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. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Inspect Ability To Instruct Ability To Provide Production Support Services Ability To Lead Or Supervise - Effectively leads assigned craftsperson's in the timely accomplishment of the work of the division. - Advices supervisor of shortfalls or trends that affect the efficiency of work performance. - May perform work in the shipping/receiving warehouse or at the site of the items to be shipped, may visit site ahead of time to plan packing, crating, and loading operations for large or complex items. - Plans the construction of, and custom builds, wooden supply, storage, or shipping containers with exteriors of irregular shape and unusual size, and interior support brackets which must be custom cut and built to fit around, against, and at places of irregular size and shape. - Loads items in conveyances (includes rail, motor vehicle, and aircraft). Determines load timing and sequence form information provided by shipping office, plans and executes loading operations. - Ensures cars are loaded properly and are in an acceptable condition to safely transport freight without damage. Ideal Candidate (statement is placed within the announcement): - Knowledge of a range of materials and techniques used in the packing of freight items with unusual and irregular shapes, sensitive parts, or similar features. - Skill in construction of wooden items to store and ship items; skill in construction of blocks, braces, and flaming members to contain cargo of irregular shapes, sizes, and weights. - Skill in the operation of small material moving tractors, warehouse tugs, and forklift up to 10,000 pounds. - Skill in the operation and use of a full range of hand, power, and machine tools used in the work. - Ability to lead three or more other workers to accomplish packing and crating tasks and responsibilities. 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.