MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to? perform work involved in the identification, examination, classification, acceptance, and disposition of complex categories of materials and equipment. The position requires the use of motor vehicles.

Duties

• Receives, examines, verifies, and identifies complex categories of materials and equipment, such asthose which are toxic, radioactive, perishable, classified, high-valued equipment, precious/strategic metals, and complex electronic or mechanical equipment, assemblies, and components. Performscomplex searches of shipping and storage records, equipment specifications, and manufacturingmanuals as required for item/equipment identification. Maintains an aggressive surveillance inspection program on stored/on-hand items. Verifiesitems/equipment are properly identified and marked. Receives, examines, and determines condition of a wide variety of complex items and materials to beturned in/removed. Performs most complex disposal tasks such as those required in dealing withreuse, salvage, and sales preparation of a wide variety of complex items and materials. Monitors special programs, computerized listings, and documentation/records. Monitors the Repair Cycle, Time Change, and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) programs. Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area. Operates a variety of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, or dump trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds. Uses and maintains tools. Uses precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters, and other various measuring devices, such as depth, thread, and wire gauges and calipers to inspect electronic, industrial, construction, and other equipment and materials to determine improper assembly, repair needs, and potential equipment malfunction.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group; Materials Handling. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities; warehousing or property reutilization and disposal procedures and plans; computerized listings/programs, and demilitarization procedures. 2. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures; and traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation. 3. Knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification; and cargo handling and hauling and techniques for safeguarding and protecting cargo. 4. Skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, passenger vans, shuttle buses, and cargo vans; using measuring devices such as depth, thread, and wire gauges and calipers, to determine adherence to contract specification; and using a wide variety of tools such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting torches to disassemble equipment as necessary for component identification, serviceability determination, and demilitarization. 5. Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, operating manuals, and complex equipment and subjective materials specifications when examining, identifying, verifying, and transporting incoming and outgoing materials, such as aircraft engine assemblies, computers, and transmitter and radio assemblies, at point of warehouse receipt or shipment; disassemble equipment where necessary; and identify and process many items requiring special handling, such as strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment, by performing chemical tests, employing appropriate safety procedures, and testing electronic equipment. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Physical Effort: The work requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand truck; walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyor lines. Work requires reaching, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on a year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, and scrapes in moving or handling materials and equipment and to hazards involved with working in proximity to moving equipment such as fork lifts, trucks, cranes, and conveyor lines. Operates vehicles in all kinds of weather and primarily on the installation. Drivers are exposed to dirt, fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading and unloading the vehicle. When handling hazardous materials, protective equipment is provided. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/22/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13064546 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.