Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) Expeditionary Civilian (EC)

Defense Logistics Agency•Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and the incumbent will be designated as Emergency Essential (EE). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. The incumbent is subject to repeated deployments, and positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders and may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Ability to do the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision (SOE): Moves, stores and picks a variety of materials; loads and handles material and determines how items are to be received and identified.
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Required
  • Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (Males born after 12-31-59)
  • REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Receives, examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.
  • Reviews disposal turn-in document accompanying material.
  • Compares data against property assuring correct information and proper documentation (e.g. stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, DEMIL, condition code).
  • Visually inspects usable property for obvious signs of condition and determines acceptability.
  • Determines condition and reportability and special handling requirements (e.g., hazardous material, precious metals, security, DEMIL, Special focus items, etc.) and assigns appropriate classification instructions for warehousing.
  • Verifies accuracy of demilitarization codes, takes action to challenge questionable items/codes, and maintains segregated storage of property requiring DEMIL.
  • Ensures proper certification is attached to turn-in document when demilitarized by host or generating activity.
  • Performs special and periodic inventory of property; re-palletizes/re-locates property as necessary.
  • Operates forklifts and related materials handling equipment to move, load and unload, stack or un-stack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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