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Form of workThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: In this position, you would serve as a Materials Handler for The Dalles Project, Portland District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, responsible for warehouse operations at a large hydroelectric facility.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) MATERIALS HANDLER ~ without more than normal supervision.
Under normal supervision, you must have the ability to perform several of the following warehousing duties: collecting, receiving, storing, selecting, issuing, transporting, and shipping of materials and supplies for a large facility - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Physical Efforts: Stands, stoops, bend and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 45 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 45 pounds.
- Working Conditions: Works inside and outside. Subject to heat, cold, dampness, draftiness, and poorly lighted areas. May work on open docks or in storage yards. Work may be dirty, dusty, greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises; falls from ladders; or injury from mechanical conveyor system or other material handling equipment. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.
