Experience Inc. Jobs

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities in the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is an open continuous announcement. The first cutoff will be 21-Nov-2023. Additional cutoffs will be done every 2 weeks thereafter. Responsibilities Move material and components from railcars and trucks to production areas. Perform repetitive and manual tasks involving the manufacture, loading, assembly, rework, modification and repair of all types of ammunition and pyrotechnic items. Operate material handling equipment in loading and unloading railcars and trucks, stowing and re-stowing material in warehouses and magazines Dispose of bulk explosives, scrap powders, propellants or other explosives material through a burn or demolition operation. Compare receipt/issue documents to items shipped or stored to assure that correct items are moved, received or issued. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. WG-03 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Handler without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position includes: performing work in a safe manner; demonstrating manual dexterity and ability to follow instructions. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG-04 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Handler without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position includes: performing duties in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG-05 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Handler without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position includes: experience in assisting higher graded workers in handling or movement/storage/verification of hazardous material or following strict safety procedures in using hand tools to perform potentially hazardous functions. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Physical demands are arduous. At times it is necessary to lift heavy items (i.e., in excess of 40 pounds) for long periods of time at production rates. Kneeling, standing, bending, and other awkward positions are necessary at times, as well as pushing or pulling of heavily loaded carts and/or hand trucks. Working Conditions: Working conditions vary with type of assignment and range from those in well-lighted, well-ventilated areas, to noisy, steam-heated areas with excess moisture/heat; and unheated and poorly illuminated magazines and warehouses. Work may be performed outdoors in various weather conditions in hazardous waste areas governed by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements being exposed to dirt, noise, dust, fumes, extensive standing, walking, heavy lifting and repetitive body movements. Subject to danger from slipping and falling objects. Worker may be exposed to danger of explosion and fire while working with explosives, chemicals, and loaded ammunition; also exposed to cuts and bruises, skin irritations and rashes, burns, nausea, fractures of hand and feet, and loss of limbs to fatalities. Some areas will require the use of respirators. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Ammunition Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK ALTERNATING SHIFTS