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U.S. Army Sustainment Command Wood Worker (Blocker and Bracer) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is with the U.S Army Sustainment Command, 404th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Transportation Division, located in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Responsibilities Manufacture and repair wooden containers for packing and shipping materials, including ammunition and sensitive items. Secure various types of cargo using wooden blocks, braces, and staying devices to ensure safe transport in conveyances. Perform packing tasks for classified, hazardous, and non-hazardous materials, ensuring safe and damage-free movement. Operate forklifts to load and unload materials, ensuring proper load balance and protection. Use and maintain hand and power tools and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). 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(n) Wood Worker (Blocker and Bracer) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Wood Worker (Blocker and Bracer) tasks. I can handle materials, cut lumber, and assemble boxes or pallets for basic storage and shipping needs; operate forklifts; and assist in securing cargo. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Physical Effort: Performs heavy, strenuous, and tiring work for extended periods. Incumbent continuously lifts, carries, positions, holds and uses tools, equipment and materials weighing up to 70 lbs. and moves heavier items using tools, MHE, or with assistance from other workers. Work requires ability to stand, stoop, climb, bend and reach. Working Conditions: Works inside vans, warehouses, etc., and in outside areas. Frequently exposed to unpleasant extremes of heat and cold and inclement weather conditions and to dirt, dust, grease, and sand. Exposed to noise hazards, to irritation from dust and sawdust and to possible injuries. Must wear necessary protective and safety equipment such as safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and other equipment and clothing when required. Works in woodworking shop that is generally heated, lighted and ventilated. Exposed to noise hazards (hearing protection required), dirt, and irritations from fumes, glues, bonding agents, paint, stains, varnish, sawdust, splinters, etc. Subject to possible accidental injury such as cuts, loss of fingers, broken bones, bruises and possible death from operating shop power equipment, from falls and falling lumber, tools, etc. Must wear necessary protective and safety equipment such as safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, and other equipment and clothing. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.