Materials Examiner And Identifier (Merit, T32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Ripley, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Merit Promotion, Title 32 excepted-service position is in the J8, USPFO unit at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The role examines, identifies, receives, sorts, stores, and distributes a wide range of materials and equipment, including complex electronic and mechanical items, hazardous and toxic materials, perishable goods, textiles, and assemblies and components. The position requires determining item identity, condition, acceptance, serviceability, handling, storage, and distribution needs using applicable catalogs, specifications, technical references, and automated systems.

The employee performs warehousing and shipping work, ensures packaging and storage comply with applicable requirements, and handles hazardous-material incidents and documentation within the assigned work area. The position may also support emergency response and National Guard readiness, training, disaster-response, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities missions. Minnesota Army National Guard membership in a compatible military position is required, and the employee must wear the military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required.

Requirements

• Current Minnesota Army National Guard membership is required; the selected employee must maintain satisfactory membership and be assigned to a compatible military position or MOS.
• Must be enlisted; military grades are enlisted, and failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.
• Must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment in the Minnesota Army National Guard if not already enlisted.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Minimum experience or training demonstrating ability to distinguish similar items, follow procedures, sort materials by type, and use hand tools.
• Specialized experience at WG-07 identifying and sorting a variety of complex materials and equipment; receiving, recording, and storing items; and preparing items for shipment under agency instructions.
• Expert knowledge of specialized handling, storage, disposal, and safety procedures for hazardous materials and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Experience with mathematical equations and interpreting and using Federal Supply Catalogs, military and manufacturing catalogs, technical manuals, and agency manuals.
• Experience using and operating forklifts and motor vehicles.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
• A valid state driver's license is required for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles.
• Must meet applicable Lautenberg Amendment restrictions; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Irregular or overtime (compensatory) hours, or hours outside the normal duty day, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, identify, inspect, receive, sort, count, and process complex materials and equipment, including hazardous, toxic, perishable, radioactive, electronic, mechanical, textile, and medical-waste items.
• Determine whether materiel and equipment should be accepted or rejected, identify defects and contaminants, and arrange for repair, repacking, or return of damaged or unidentified shipments.
• Schedule receipts and, when needed, conduct pre-receipt examinations at the point where property is generated.
• Perform or initiate required tests and prepare samples for environmental laboratory analysis.
• Determine acceptance, serviceability, classification, storage, and distribution requirements using catalogs, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, supply bulletins, and computerized data.
• Pack and protect property using appropriate cushioning and preservatives, ensuring packaging meets regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency response activities, contain and clean up spills, maintain and replenish spill-response equipment, train lower-graded workers, and prepare spill incident reports as required.
• Ensure storage compatibility and identify special handling and storage requirements; research shipping and storage records and vendor contracts, obtain material safety data sheets, and initiate corrective action for manifest discrepancies.
• Perform warehousing activities, including receiving, inspecting, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized materials and equipment.
• Develop or assist with storage and stock-arrangement plans, including warehouse configuration, movement, and space-utilization plans for hazardous materials.
• Support military training, readiness, force protection, exercises, and related National Guard assignments as required.
• Support state and federal National Guard operations, training, readiness missions, natural-disaster response, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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