Packer - Direct Hire Authority

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/#url=Fact-Sheet This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Information about the surrounding area may be found Fairbanks . Responsibilities Provides packing and repacking in support of wildland fire operations. Collates, assembles, inventories, and build kits from individual components according to National Fire Equipment System (NFES) standards. Determines packing configuration, assembles items according to kit component packing lists, and inspects for accuracy. Prepares items and equipment for storage and shipment via various modes of transportation, including air-cargo. Arranges, seals, and tags items and equipment that requiring specialized handling. Packs tools, materials and communications equipment using a wide variety of standard packing methods and techniques include items of a large, heavy or fragile. Selects the packing materials taking into account such factors as size, type, weight, fragility, method of transportation, storage facility and final destination. Performs both standard and specialized packaging, collates kits from components and uses various protective/cushioning techniques. Repairs and rehabilitates fire supplies and equipment to NFES. Uses and maintains various types of equipment for the purpose of packaging such as heat sealers, hand sealers, hand powered and mechanical shrink wrap. Operates a variety of material handling equipment and vehicles such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Utilizes an automated inventory program to query storage locations and perform transactions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining applicant's qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, the applicant must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that they possess the skill level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of Packer, WG-7002-06 without more than normal supervision. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified. Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application. You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Physical Effort: Performs work on hard surfaces and in areas that require frequent standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts, equipment and packed containers that weigh up to 40 pounds (8 Kilograms) on a recurring basis. The heavier items are moved with weight-handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Incumbent is required to be available to work long hours on short notice and be available for duty on weekends, holidays and nights as required. Work Environment: Typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally works outside or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The work is sometimes dusty, dirty, and greasy. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts scrapes and bruises. When working with packaging products, chemicals or petroleum products ma be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants and flammable chemicals. In certain work situations involving hazardous materials, wears protective clothing, respirators, and other specialized protective devices in addition to their basic protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, and earplugs). Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify. This is a permanent seasonal appointment. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months; but less than 12 months in a calendar year. When work/funds are unavailable, you will be placed in non-pay status. Pay status may be less than 6 months upon initial appointment. We expect to fill two vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they exceed minimum qualifications for this position. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a RPL, you may be given priority consideration. Certain incentives, such as, Recruitment, Relocation, or Student Loan Repayment, may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis, and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentives (OPM.gov), or Relocation Incentives (OPM.gov), or Student Loan Repayment (OPM.gov) The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework with supervisors approval. Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.