Explosives Handler | Washington, IN

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  • Location: Crane, IN

  • Company: U.S. Department Of Education

will be done every 2 weeks thereafter. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain Explosives Certification.

This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. This position requires you to be respirator certified without restrictions. This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a Forklift License. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of

the 50 U. S. states or possessions to operate vehicles and must possess and maintain installation driving privileges. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.

Position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. A DA Form 5019 must be signed and you must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.

This position requires heavy lifting of 40lbs. This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months.

A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight years depending upon the needs of management. MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK ALTERNATING SHIFTS 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, Ameri Corps) 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. 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 Read more Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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