US Department of Defense
Packaging Specialist
US Department of Defense, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, 17070
Packaging Specialist
Assists customers during site visits to inspect their material, make packaging changes, and/or upgrades/modifications. Interprets and provides policy guidance to distribution center/site personnel for implementing and assuring compliance with established packaging requirements for DLA and Military Service materiel. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and directives, special packaging instructions (SPIs) and guidance. Conducts special inspections related to all packaging requirements at the site. Maintains the packaging material master data elements and packaging supplemental data instructions. Translates or determines appropriate packaging codes for materials. Determines the packaging needs for shipping and storing distribution center commodities. Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: Yes Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license. Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications
To qualify for a Packaging Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Preparing packing requirements to meet the packing and container specifications prescribed by hazardous regulations for shipment by land, water and air transportation. Providing technical advice and assistance to depot elements, on matters relating to preservation, packaging of material received, stored and issued. Inspecting material received and stored at the distribution site to analyze and correct packaging deficiencies. Developing and maintains local standard operating procedures and/or training manuals for packaging operations. B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. C. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade level GS-11. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Competencies
Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork
Assists customers during site visits to inspect their material, make packaging changes, and/or upgrades/modifications. Interprets and provides policy guidance to distribution center/site personnel for implementing and assuring compliance with established packaging requirements for DLA and Military Service materiel. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and directives, special packaging instructions (SPIs) and guidance. Conducts special inspections related to all packaging requirements at the site. Maintains the packaging material master data elements and packaging supplemental data instructions. Translates or determines appropriate packaging codes for materials. Determines the packaging needs for shipping and storing distribution center commodities. Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: Yes Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license. Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications
To qualify for a Packaging Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Preparing packing requirements to meet the packing and container specifications prescribed by hazardous regulations for shipment by land, water and air transportation. Providing technical advice and assistance to depot elements, on matters relating to preservation, packaging of material received, stored and issued. Inspecting material received and stored at the distribution site to analyze and correct packaging deficiencies. Developing and maintains local standard operating procedures and/or training manuals for packaging operations. B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. C. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade level GS-11. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Competencies
Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork