DLA Careers · 1 day ago
Packaging Specialist
New Cumberland, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDLA Careers is seeking a Packaging Specialist to develop and revise packaging standards and specifications. The role involves researching complex packaging requirements and representing the organization in meetings to assist industry representatives with packaging development.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops and revises packaging standards, specifications, and associated data to resolve a variety of unusual packaging series
Researches and reviews data for items with complex chemical and physical characteristics resulting in extensive packaging requirements to resolve discrepancies
Represents organization at meeting to assist industry representatives in the development and revision of packaging
Develops, refines, interprets, and issues program guidance concerning cost and technical aspects of packaging requirements
Reviews draft of specifications prepared by other governments agencies for adequacy of preservation packaging, packing, and marking criteria
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
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): 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
Pre-Employment Physical: Required
Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws
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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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: Analyzes and resolves packaging issues and problems involving work methods, data management, or day-to-day operations
Interprets and provides guidance on the development of appropriate packaging requirements for destinations
Provides expertise on preservation packing, marking, palletization, package testing, and quantity unit pack/unit of issue requirement and protection of materials
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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Funding
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