MATERIALS HANDLER (T32)

About the role

THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 148th Log Readiness Squadron LOCATION: Duluth, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: Mrs. Kelsi Lilliberg, DSN: 825-7243, Comm: *** AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284

What you will do

• This is not an all-inclusive list A MATERIALS HANDLER (T32), WG, 6907, 6, (1) Manages, controls, and operates the Individual Equipment Element exercising control over clothing and individual equipment items.
• Identifies requirements and determines source of supply, in accordance with AFMAN 23-110 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to satisfy customer requests and initiates procurement action through either the Standard Base Supply System, Virtual Prime Vendor (VPV)/ KYLOC, or Government Purchase Card.
• Determines appropriate line of accounting to obligate funds prior to acquisition.
• Performs a monthly reconciliation of all GPC purchases and expenditures and performs a monthly reconciliation of all KYLOC receipts and pre-bills.
• (2) Ensures items are verified against receiving documents/invoices as to stock number,quantity, size, etc. Provides notification to customer when assets are available.
• Manages the control and security of assets pending distribution to customer.
• Establishes a holding area to facilitate maximum convenience in locating and handling of customer requested items until relinquished to customer.
• (3) Operates a central issue and turn in point for individual clothing and equipment including special items authorized by Allowance Source Code authorization, AFSC, or duty assignments; common use items; field equipment; etc. Ensures uniforms are tailored with the proper insignia via locally established contract.
• Inspects and determines serviceability of uniforms turned in ensuring serviceable items are cleaned prior to re-issue.
• Receives customer requests by phone, written documentation, or personal visit, and acts expeditiously to promote effective customer support.
• Determines the stock number, unit of issue, and source of supply in order to assist the requester in obtaining the needed number of items, and completes required issue documents.
• Issues sized items of personal and survival equipment.
• Reviews and validates Allowance Source Code authorizations with commander(s) of supported organizations.
• Also reviews applicable theater specific requirements ensuring deploying personnel are adequately outfitted prior to departure.
• (4) Computes and establishes levels of all items to be stored by the element including initial stock levels and special levels based on prior demand, known requirements, forecasted needs, and storage space.
• Receives individual clothing and equipment turned in for like items.
• Identifies items which can be reused or repaired and applies appropriate credit code on turn-in documentation.
• Evaluates condition and determines need of laundry or dry cleaning.
• Locates items to be turned-in to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office as appropriate.
• (5) Maintains required jacket files and records of individual equipment assets and individual clothing records.
• Performs an annual validation of flying status duty codes for rated officers.
• Coordinates with the MPF and unit commanders for personnel in/out-processing ensuring returnable assets are returned prior to personnel departing the installation.
• Initiates cash collection process and/or reports of surveys for missing assets.
• Determines and initiates inputs to load or change exception data on item records managed by Individual Equipment Element.
• (6) Responsible for reports, listings, management notices and rejects.
• Reviews delinquent document listing daily to ensure all issue documents are accounted for; reviews reject listing daily for corrective action; checks the Daily Document Register (D04) for transactions that affect the IEE.
• (7) Maintains files on correspondence, management notices, technical orders, Controlled Multiple Address Letter (CMAL), regulations, etc. Coordinates with materiel management functions, organization commanders and customers as required.
• Initiates correspondence and reports as required.
• Provides training and supervision for assigned subordinate drill status personnel as required.
• Evaluates and recommends customer training for supported organizations.
• (8) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard per the military grade(s) listed in this announcement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
• Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
• Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
• Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
• Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
• The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard.

Education

EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.

Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.

Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians. Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards.

Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards.

National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume showing work schedule (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), hours worked per week, To and From Dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
• If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
• Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify 3.
• The AGO 163 can be submitted to reflect your military experience.
• The OF 612 is optional to provide clarifying information but will not be used in lieu of a resume.
• Certificates must be included to support resume.
• Other Required Documents: Additional certifications, transcripts, training reports, and related credentials as applicable Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (13098069), title (MATERIALS HANDLER (T32)) and Grade(s) (6) for which you are applying for.
• Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at ***.

Additional information

REMARKS: No PCS available. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus. IMPORTANT NOTES: Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series. Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (***).

This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult *** Military skill set is determined by AFSC requirements.

Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC. The Minnesota National Guard (MNNG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The MNNG will provide applicants and employees with disabilities the same opportunity for employment as enjoyed by individuals without disabilities.

The MNNG will provide qualified employees or applicants with Reasonable Accommodations and Personal Assistance Services in accordance with all applicable Federal regulations. Furthermore, pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated.

If you have questions, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at ***.