Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. SALARIES: WG-6968-05 $22.60 TO $26.31 WG-6968-06 $24.22 TO $28.26 WG-6968-07 $25.92 TO $30.18 Responsibilities You will inspect outgoing palletized cargo to verify pallets are within size limits. You will tow disabled transient tactical vehicles away from runway to designated safe area in the event of an emergency. You will conduct daily equipment checks of support equipment, material handling, and motor vehicles. You will operate ground support equipment and material handling equipment in support of aircraft operations. You will provide flight line services using proper flight line hand signals, install/remove gear pins, wheel chocks, tie downs and loading stairs, and arrange fueling of transient aircraft. You will comply with established guidelines and instructions (e.g. safety guidelines, equipment use, security requirements, DOD regulations and policies) for loading or unloading aircraft. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision: 1) Receiving, processing, and building cargo pallets; 2) Operating ground support equipment to support aircraft operations; and 3) Properly screening cargo. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Physical Demands Position i s a very physically demanding job involving prolonged standing and lifting of heavy objects up to 75 pounds (two-person) for short periods. The incumbent must be in good physical condition to avoid injury. Incumbent must have good, quick body movements when assisting with handling aircraft and making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment to aircraft requires moderate physical effort. Working Conditions On-the-job hazards include exposure to flight line dangers including jet intake and exhaust, propellers, engine fires, and fuel fires. Area exposed to high-noise l e v e l considered hazardous only if proper safety precautions are not observed. This is an outside position with very dirty conditions and exposure to weather extremes. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of burns, cuts, bruises, and/or broken bones. Incumbent works in confined cargo areas in aircraft. Incumbent required to wear such safety devices as cranial, ear plugs, goggles/safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes. Works around moving, high tension equipment. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A forty hour work week is typical of this position. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.