Materials Examiner And Identifier

U.S. Marine Corps • Camp Lejeune, NC

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About The Position

This position serves as a Materials Examiner and Identifier in the Public Works Division of a Marine Corps Base. The role supports the recycling program by handling recyclable items, including scrap metal, alloys, and other materials intended for reuse or recycling. Work includes collecting, transporting, loading, sorting, processing, deforming, and baling materials in containers or in bulk. The employee also unloads and stacks containers and handles bulk waste using hand-operated and mechanized material-handling equipment. Other duties include cleaning and performing preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities, sorting materials, and carrying out other assignments needed to operate the recycling program. The position operates recycling machinery and equipment, including vertical and horizontal balers, paper shredders, ordnance deformers, and ordnance safety certification units.

The employee must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, be suitable for federal employment, participate in direct deposit, and successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. New Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify employment verification. This is a mission-essential position requiring the employee to support continuity of operations or completion of essential tasks. The position may require an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours.

Applicants must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties at the required level. There is no specific experience duration requirement for most trade and labor occupations; qualifications are evaluated based on the quality of experience and training. The screen-out element is the ability to inspect, and applicants must meet the applicable OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to perform the position duties, with qualifications evaluated based on the quality of experience and training.
• Must meet the OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Must meet the screen-out element of ability to inspect and receive at least two points on the screen-out element(s).
• Must be able to work an uncommon tour, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours.
• Must support mission-essential continuity of operations and completion of designated essential tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, load, sort, process, deform, and bale recyclable items, including scrap metal, alloys, and other materials for reuse or recycling, in containers or in bulk.
• Unload and stack containers and unload and handle bulk waste using hand-operated and mechanized material-handling equipment.
• Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance of recycling equipment and facilities.
• Sort materials and complete other assignments required to operate the recycling program.
• Operate vertical and/or horizontal balers, paper shredders, ordnance deformers, ordnance safety certification units, and other recycling machinery and equipment.
• Support continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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