Materials Examiner and Identifier Lead

Defense Logistics Agency • Tinker AFB, OK

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About The Position

The Materials Examiner and Identifier Lead assigns and adjusts work, conveys supervisor instructions, demonstrates proper work methods and equipment use, sets work pace, checks work for compliance, and resolves complex examiner and identifier problems. The position independently performs the full range of examining and identifying duties for complex materials and equipment, including toxic, radioactive, classified, precious or strategic metals, electronic, and hazardous items.

The incumbent researches specifications and reference materials to classify and positively identify items, verify quantities and data, determine condition, and decide whether materials should be repaired or disposed of. The role also processes specialized materials using required procedures, ensures security, safety, and housekeeping compliance, and reports violations or unusual occurrences. It uses computer terminals and PCs for data inquiries, entry, extraction, and printing, and includes training others on these systems. The incumbent may operate materials-handling equipment and government vehicles, prepare discrepancy and classification reports, assist lower-graded workers, and keep the supervisor informed about work status, delays, and training needs.

Work takes place in a warehouse or outside work areas throughout the year. The position involves lifting and moving materials, prolonged standing or walking, and exposure to weather, moving equipment, noise, and potentially hazardous materials. Required protective clothing and equipment depend on the job and work area.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the applicable screen-out element and demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the work; no specific length of experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license or certification to operate government vehicles.
• Appointment requires a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied; an unfavorable background check is grounds for removal.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must comply with applicable facility identification requirements, including having a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
• Must comply with DLA’s drug-free workplace policy and applicable pre-employment and random drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work, passes on supervisor instructions, demonstrates proper methods and equipment use, and sets work pace.
• Adjusts assignments to address priorities and emergencies; checks completed work for compliance and resolves complex examiner and identifier problems.
• Independently examines and identifies complex materials and equipment, including toxic, radioactive, classified, precious or strategic metals, electronic, and hazardous items.
• Researches specifications, manuals, drawings, microfiche, remote terminals, and bar codes to classify and identify materials, verify quantities and data, assess condition, and determine repair or disposal needs.
• Processes hazardous, sensitive-controlled, radioactive, critical, and other specialized materials using required procedures and techniques.
• Ensures security, safety, and housekeeping compliance and reports violations or unusual occurrences.
• Uses computer terminals and PCs for inquiries, data extraction, entry, and printing; trains others to use these systems.
• May operate forklifts, hand trucks, pickup trucks, and other materials-handling equipment.
• Prepares discrepancy and detailed classification reports and assists lower-graded workers.
• Keeps the supervisor informed about work status, delays, and training needs; performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed