Materials Handler (T32)

Air National Guard Units • Duluth, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the 148th Log Readiness Squadron in Duluth, Minnesota. Minnesota Air National Guard membership is required, and the selectee must serve in a compatible military position, maintain satisfactory membership, and wear the military uniform. Appointment is subject to a two-year trial period. The position manages the Individual Equipment Element and handles the procurement, receipt, storage, issue, return, and accountability of individual clothing and equipment. Work includes customer support, records and reporting, coordination with other functions and supported organizations, and training or supervision of assigned drill-status personnel. The position may require irregular or overtime hours to support operational needs. No education requirement is listed.

Requirements

• Minnesota Air National Guard membership is required; applicants not already members must be eligible for immediate membership or appointment and must be assigned to a compatible military position and AFSC.
• Military grade must be E4/SrA through E7/MSgt, and the applicant's rank must be included in the application.
• Meet the minimum experience or training requirements: ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue requests; skill in using hand trucks, dollies, and other stock-moving equipment; ability to use hand tools such as hammers and pliers; and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Meet WG-06 experience or training requirements in receiving, packaging, and preparing items for shipment; compiling reports; warehouse planning and documentation; accepted warehousing methods and procedures; and setting up and rotating storage locations based on factors such as life expectancy, available space, and product turnover.
• Demonstrate applicable work practices, technical practices, ability to interpret instructions and specifications, knowledge of materials, dexterity, and safety.
• Provide a resume with complete employment dates and work schedules or hours per week for civilian and military experience; year-only dates or unspecified schedules may result in disqualification.
• Substantiate in the applicant's own words that all minimum and specialized experience requirements are met; copied vacancy language will not demonstrate qualifications.
• Wear the military uniform and maintain satisfactory Minnesota Air National Guard membership and compatible military assignment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period and a technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; pass a federal employment suitability background investigation.
• For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, hold a valid driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment.
• Be prepared to work irregular or overtime/compensatory hours, including hours outside the normal duty day, when required by operations or contingencies.
• Participate in direct deposit.
• Acceptance of a Technician position may result in termination of a Selected Reserve bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, control, and operate the Individual Equipment Element, including control of clothing and individual equipment items.
• Identify customer requirements and sources of supply; initiate procurement through the Standard Base Supply System, Virtual Prime Vendor/KYLOC, or Government Purchase Card; determine the appropriate accounting line; and reconcile GPC purchases and KYLOC receipts and pre-bills monthly.
• Verify received items against documents and invoices, notify customers when items are available, and secure and organize assets pending distribution.
• Operate the central issue and turn-in point for clothing and equipment, including authorized special items, common-use items, and field equipment.
• Arrange tailoring of uniforms with proper insignia; inspect turned-in uniforms for serviceability; and ensure serviceable items are cleaned before reissue.
• Respond to customer requests, determine stock numbers, units of issue, and sources of supply, complete issue documents, and issue sized personal and survival equipment.
• Review and validate Allowance Source Code authorizations with supported organization commanders and review theater-specific requirements to ensure deploying personnel are outfitted.
• Compute and establish storage levels based on demand, requirements, forecasts, and available space.
• Receive turned-in clothing and equipment, identify items for reuse or repair, apply appropriate credit codes, assess laundry or dry-cleaning needs, and identify items for turn-in to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office when appropriate.
• Maintain required jacket files and records of equipment assets and individual clothing; annually validate flying-status duty codes for rated officers.
• Coordinate personnel in- and out-processing with the MPF and unit commanders and ensure returnable assets are returned before personnel leave the installation.
• Initiate cash collection or reports of survey for missing assets and submit inputs to load or change exception data on managed item records.
• Review delinquent document and reject listings daily, check the Daily Document Register for transactions affecting the Individual Equipment Element, and maintain related reports, listings, and management notices.
• Maintain files of correspondence, management notices, technical orders, Controlled Multiple Address Letters, regulations, and related materials.
• Coordinate with materiel management functions, organization commanders, and customers; prepare correspondence and reports; and provide or recommend training for assigned personnel and supported organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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