USAJOBS · 1 month ago
HAZARDOUS CARGO SHIPMENT INSPECTOR (MVO/FLO)
USAJOBS is seeking a Hazardous Cargo Shipment Inspector to perform a wide range of special handling terminal and warehousing activities. The role involves inspecting, storing, and preparing hazardous shipments for onward movement.
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Responsibilities
Inspects hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, special cargo documentation and packaging in accordance with applicable DoD, AF, AMC and civilian directives. Ensures hazardous, explosive, ammunition, and special shipments are properly marked, labeled and packed for air or surface movement
Performs comprehensive inventories ensuring the protection of resources and executes a broad range of specific storage assignments as directed by DoD, AF, AMC and civilian directives. Stores, segregates, stacks, palletizes, and/or rotates items considering their use, size, shape, quantity, and special handling requirements
Performs tasks involved in receiving and shipping items. Consolidates and palletizes air outbound hazardous, explosive, ammunition, and other shipments requiring special handling. Loads, unloads and secures special handling shipments on aircraft
Drives one or more types of vehicles/equipment, such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks, warehouse tug, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less
Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Emergency overtime may be required
Certification to the Hazardous Materials Inspector qualification level is required. Employee must obtain and maintain currency at all times
An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
As required, may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of special material handling duties
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of the position
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Employee must be able to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and in writing
The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions
May lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weight lifting equipment or with assistance from other workers
Work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising, lowering and tilting forklift trucks
Subject to possible strain caused by vibration of forklift trucks. Occasionally may be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-7000 Packing And Processing Family
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a HAZARDOUS CARGO SHIPMENT INSPECTOR (MVO/FLO) without more than normal supervision
Knowledge and application of the regulations, instructions, procedures and work methods governing the preparation, inspection, storage, and loading hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, and other items requiring special handling for air, water and surface movement
Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; and of warehousing functions such as material receiving, storage, issuing, and preservation. Knowledge and ability to prepare and conduct cargo/mail inventories
Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to safety, records maintenance and documentation to include knowledge of inventory records procedures and requirements
Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include computer terminals, optical readers, and scanners
Ability to safely operate vehicles/equipment and interpret/apply instructions pertaining to material handling; maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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