Materials Examiner And Identifier

Air Combat Command•Offutt AFB, NE

11d

About The Position

The Materials Examiner and Identifier performs work involving the identification, examination, classification, acceptance, and disposition of complex materials and equipment. The role also performs materials-handling activities, including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping specialized materials and equipment. The employee may serve as a senior worker overseeing one or more product lines or a segment of a large warehouse, or as a senior worker in a smaller warehouse assisting the supervisor with storage and stock-arrangement plans. The work includes examining and verifying complex materials and equipment, maintaining surveillance inspections of stored items, assessing items being turned in or removed, and performing complex disposal tasks involving reuse, salvage, or sales preparation. The employee monitors special programs, computerized listings, documentation, and records, including Repair Cycle, Time Change, and Time Compliance Technical Order programs. The role also performs warehousing duties, follows safety and security procedures, maintains a safe and clean work area, and uses tools and measuring equipment to inspect equipment and materials. This position requires a valid driver's license and may involve shift work, overtime, and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties include moderate to heavy lifting, walking and standing for prolonged periods, bending, stooping, and pushing or pulling heavy materials. Materials may weigh up to 40 pounds when lifted or carried by hand; heavier items may be handled with lifting equipment or assistance. The position is designated for initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group, Materials Handling.
Must meet the screen-out element: perform the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
Knowledge of warehousing or property reutilization and disposal procedures and plans, computerized listings or programs, and demilitarization procedures.
Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures; warehousing methods; item identification and codes; warehouse plans and storage areas; and inventory procedures.
Knowledge of receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping functions and how storage locations are determined by item type and size, shelf life, and security requirements.
Knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings used to verify products and equipment.
Skill in using measuring devices, including depth, thread, and wire gauges and calipers, to determine compliance with contract specifications.
Skill in using tools such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting torches to disassemble equipment for component identification, serviceability assessment, or demilitarization.
Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, and complex equipment and materials specifications when examining, identifying, and verifying materials.
Ability to disassemble equipment when necessary and identify and process items requiring special handling, including strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment; perform chemical tests and test electronic equipment using appropriate safety procedures.
Ability to screen documents for missing data; use optical readers, scanners, and computer keyboards to enter and retrieve data; and operate mechanized equipment, including utility vehicles, mobile stock selectors, and electromechanical automated equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including moderate to heavy lifting, prolonged walking and standing, bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy materials.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the position type.

Responsibilities

Receive, examine, verify, and identify complex materials and equipment, including toxic, radioactive, perishable, classified, high-value, precious or strategic metal, and complex electronic or mechanical items.
Maintain surveillance inspections of stored and on-hand items and verify that items and equipment are properly identified and marked or tagged.
Receive and examine items and materials being turned in or removed and determine their condition.
Perform complex disposal tasks, including preparing a wide variety of items and materials for reuse, salvage, or sale.
Monitor special programs, computerized listings, and documentation and records, including Repair Cycle, Time Change, and Time Compliance Technical Order programs.
Follow safety and security practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Perform warehousing duties, including receiving, storing, selecting, issuing, and shipping materials and equipment.
Serve as a senior worker overseeing product lines or a warehouse segment, or assist a supervisor with plans for storage and arrangement of stock.
Use and maintain tools and equipment, including precision measuring instruments, to inspect materials and equipment and identify improper assembly, repair needs, or potential malfunctions.
Drive a motor vehicle as required and, as needed, train or guide lower-grade employees.