Munitions Handler; Forklift Operator

Job Title

Munitions Handler (Forklift Operator)

Duties:

• Receives and/or processes a variety of ammunition.
• Stores items in accordance with established storage plan.
• Marks containers in accordance with established procedures.
• Updates magazine data magazine cards with inventory results in accordance with established procedures.
• Updates magazine data cards with daily transaction in accordance with established procedures.
• Issues correct ammunition by lot number to units.
• Operates powered forklift truck (e.g. electric, gasoline, or diesel) to lift loads up to 10,000 pounds.
• Ensures items are loaded on vehicles in accordance with the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). materials requirements.

Requirements Conditions of employment:

• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (Secret) F suitability background investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain ammunition certification within 90 days of entry into the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification within 60 days of entry into the position.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

Qualifications Who May Apply:

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a Munitions Handler (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision to include
1) Loading, unloading, and arranging cargo;
2) Receiving, storing, and shipping ammunition;
3) Reading documents to verify description of items; and
4) Operating electric, gasoline, or diesel- powered forklift truck. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Physical Effort:
Stands, stoops, bends, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 70 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 70 pounds. Moderate physical effort is used in operating forklift hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift truck and raising, lowering, and tilting loads being moved.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily in…