MATERIALS HANDLER

About the role

This position is for a MATERIALS HANDLER, PD# D1950000, part of the Nevada Air National Guard.

Warehouse inspection, storage, and inventory of a wide variety of supply and equipment items, classified and sensitive items, War Comsumables Distribution Objective (WCDO) items; selecting items to be issued, shipped, or transferred; conducting warehouse validations and inventories; performing warehouse inspection functions (i.e., shelf life, functional checks).

What you will do

• Receives and processes notice to stock parts and equipment.
• Assures incoming materiel matches that of the accompanying documentation.
• Examines materiel for shortages, overages and obvious damage and coordinates any discrepancies with the Cargo Movement Element.
• Stores all in-warehouse supply and equipment items.
• Provides secure storage and handling of classified and sensitive items.
• Provides proper storage and handling of Electrostatic Discharge Items (ESD) in accordance with applicable technical orders and publications.
• Determines within the general warehousing plan how to arrange stock within the storage area.
• Stores items for convenience of handling and ease of movement.
• Assures stored items are protected from damage, deterioration, and pilferage.
• Schedules and maintains an aggressive surveillance inspection program for items in central storage to assure that all assets are ready for issue.
• Takes necessary action to control deterioration and/or corrosion of items in storage.
• Assures required tags, labels, and markings are affixed to property to reflect identity, status, and condition.
• Conducts periodic validation of warehouse locations.
• Responsible for the inventory and proper accounting of all in-warehouse assets.
• Performs special inventories as required.
• Selects items to be issued and/or shipped and transfers them to the Cargo Movement Element for subsequent delivery/shipment.
• Issues oldest items first when dated item control applies.
• Assures items requiring special handling (i.e., classified) are receipted for by authorized individuals.
• Inspects all classes of property for which the USPFO Accountable Officer has responsibility and/or accountability, including small arms, aircraft parts and components; motor vehicle parts; building and construction materials; special equipment; gasses, chemical, and wood products; packaged petroleum products: machines and communication equipment.
• Determines that materials are properly identified as to condition, identity, security, classification.
• Uses a variety of measuring devices, conversion charts to determine moisture factors on lumber and classification factors/special markings on gasses, chemicals and metals.
• Refers to contract specifications, technical orders, manufacturers' catalogs, stock lists, FEDLOG, and other available guides in identifying material (inspects for deterioration and corrosion of all stocked items and initiates/recommends necessary action).
• Prepares reports for damaged or deficient condition.
• Prepares written replies for higher headquarters tasking.
• Monitors material suspect program to eliminate possible hazards or substandard material.
• Monitors petroleum/chemical materiel by regularly checking and inspecting all petroleum and chemical products stored to ensure test dates are within prescribed time frames.
• Coordinates with responsible agency by telephone, message, or correspondence to determine the serviceability of assets.
• Ensures all shelf life items are inspected quarterly for serviceability.
• Coordinates with base Medical Group's Bioenvironmental Health Technician on all hazardous items to ensure all items are identified on the item record.
• Monitors functional check program by coordinating inputs and routing items to the maintenance/supply liaison to ensure all functional check assets are ready for issue.
• Identifies and controls required Technical Order Compliance (TCTO), inventory, code and tags material in accordance with TCTO furnished by Maintenance Quality Assurance (QA).
• Endorses letter back to QA upon completion.
• Identifies incomplete items.
• Assigns applicable condition code, affixes tag, initiates requests for component items to restore to serviceable condition.
• Follows established guidelines in assignment of demilitarization codes for disposal items.
• Monitors demilitarization, required documentation, and transfer of items to disposal.
• Downgrades low dollar value property to scrap, prepares documentation and transfers to Cargo Movement Element for disposal for lot processing.
• Requests special inventory for items found on base.
• Manages the Precious Metals Recovery Program (PRMP).
• Assists in formulating policies and procedures to ensure proper management, security, and control of all supplies and equipment in storage.
• Ensures procedures are written that direct a resource protection survey be accomplished on designated controlled areas within prescribed time frames.
• Manages unserviceable holding area.
• Ensures disposition is received in a timely manner.
• Monitors Material Deficiency Reports (MDR) and Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR) pending disposition.
• Process turn-ins and Coordinates with Quality Assurance for disposition instructions.
• Trains all supply personnel requiring an inspector's stamp or those performing inspector duties, by signature.
• Some training may be accomplished during drill status.
• Assists in providing bench stock support to customer organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements.
• Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Air force skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations.
• The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Compatible Military Assignment: ENLISTED: E3 through E6 COMPATIBLE DAFSC: 2S0X1 *Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment: - National Guard Membership is required. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - Must maintain local network access. - Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. -The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Education

There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims.

To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements: Ability to receive, process, and physically inspect incoming shipments against accompanying documentation to rapidly identify and coordinate the resolution of discrepancies, overages, shortages, or obvious damages.

Knowledge of warehouse storage operations and strict handling protocols for specialized materiel, specifically including classified assets, sensitive items, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) components in accordance with governing technical orders.

Skill in scheduling and executing aggressive inventory surveillance and inspection programs to prevent materiel deterioration, ensure continuous asset readiness, and verify accurate property tagging and identification.

Knowledge of technical orders, contract specifications, manufacturers' catalogs, and logistics systems used within the 2S career field to accurately identify, classify, and determine the condition of diverse military property classes (e.g., small arms, aviation parts, hazardous materials).

Skill in assisting with the development and implementation of supply management policies and written procedures to enforce resource protection, security, and control over designated controlled storage areas.

Ability to manage specialized logistical workflows, including the Precious Metals Recovery Program (PMRP), unserviceable holding areas, and the processing of Material/Quality Deficiency Reports (MDR/QDR) in coordination with Quality Assurance.

Ability to select, issue, and transfer materiel utilizing shelf-life controls (e.g., oldest items first) while strictly enforcing chain-of-custody and proper receipt procedures for authorized personnel handling sensitive assets.

Ability to draft clear, accurate administrative reports regarding damaged or deficient conditions, and prepare official written responses to taskings from higher headquarters. Perform additional duties as assigned.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package.
• Completed application package includes the following: NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
• Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
• If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• In USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs.
• Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience.
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• OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment You will find the OF-306 at this link: *** NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information".
• This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
• SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification) You will find the SF-181 at this link: *** 4.
• Completed Assessment Questionnaire - Completed as part of the USA Jobs application process.
• RIP (Record on Individual Personnel) - uploaded to the required "OTHER" area of the online application manager.
• RIP must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application.
• Army personnel submit current Personnel Qualification Record (PQR).
• Any additional supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
• NOTE: Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications.
• For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above.
• Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE.
• Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
• We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.

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.

Additional information

- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). - This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Military Incentives - Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and/or Student Loan Repayment Program incentives.

In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: In accordance with the State Merit Placement Plan, candidates will be considered in order of their area of consideration category as appropriate.

TERM POSITIONS: "Temporary-Not to Exceed" (TEMP) and "Temporary-Indefinite" (INDEFINITE) are considered to be TERM positions and are limited in duration to 4 years maximum. Employees reaching maximum TERM appointment limit of 4 years may be terminated.

CONVERSION OF TERM (TEMPORARY/INDEFINITE) POSITIONS: Positions advertised as TEMP or INDEFINITE may be non-competitively converted to INDEFINITE or PERMANENT without further competition at a future date contingent upon available funding. For TEMP PROMOTIONS, position may be non-competitively converted upon expiration of the incumbent's USERRA rights.

RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be available, if eligible. Incentives are subject to funding availability and TAG-NV approval and are not guaranteed. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): PCS funding is NOT authorized.

If you do not reside in the location of the position, you will be required to relocate at your own expense. SELECTED RESERVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.