USAJOBS · 16 hours ago
HAZARDOUS CARGO SHIPMENT INSPECTOR ((MVO/FLO)
Travis AFB, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $86K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Hazardous Cargo Shipment Inspector for the Department of the Air Force. The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform a wide range of special handling terminal/warehousing activities, including receiving, inspecting, storing, selecting, shipping, and preparing hazardous and explosive shipments requiring special handling.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Inspects hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, special cargo documentation and packaging in accordance with applicable DoD, AF, AMC and civilian directives
Performs comprehensive inventories ensuring the protection of resources and executes a broad range of specific storage assignments as directed by AF and civilian directives
Performs tasks involved in receiving and shipping items
Drives one or more types of vehicles/equipment, such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
This posn 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 occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
Certification to the Hazardous Materials Inspector qualification level is required. Employee must obtain and maintain currency at all times
The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. 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
Pre-employment physical is required
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
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a WG-7001 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
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 weightlifting 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
Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials area. May be required to wear protective clothing, such as hard hats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks and rubber aprons
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