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Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serve as a Surveillance Inspector (Motor Vehicle Operator/Forklift Operator) responsible for and performs a broad range of technical inspections, operations and activities in the receipt, shipment, handling, inspection, storage and and logistics functions involving ammunition, rockets and guided missiles. Responsibilities Inspect, monitor, review and evaluate ammunition and explosives operations and activities conducted in the ammunition area. Provide technical guidance to operating personnel and prepare reports and recommend appropriate action for correction of conditions not in accordance with criteria. Monitor all work performed by contract labor on explosive operations to ensure regulatory compliance. Conduct physical inspections of inbound and outbound empty and loaded transportation assets/conveyances (ships, trucks and railcars) to ensure operational, explosive safety, and equipment compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Review documentation related to cargo content for accuracy and completeness. Operate all equipment relative to the inspection of containers to include, container handlers, forklifts, yard tractors and carryall vans. Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for technical, operational, and explosive safety compliance. Prepare risk assessments for operations conducted in accordance with (IAW) latest Army standards/requirements. Inspect vessel rigging and cargo spaces to ensure all requirements for the stowage of explosives/hazardous materials are met. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Surveillance Inspector (Motor Vehicle Operator/Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. ?Perform physical inspections for incoming and outgoing explosive cargo and conveyances to assure safety, technical and security compliance with federal regulations and local laws. Ensure personnel, operations and activities are in compliance with operating procedures and in accordance with explosive safety directives. Inspect lifting/hoisting devices, ramps and/or material handling equipment to be utilized within the operational area. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Duties involve frequent walking, bending, stooping and standing for long periods on various surfaces and in work areas in tiring uncomfortable positions. Frequent lifting up to 40 pounds is required, and lifting of over 40 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Works under extremely hazardous conditions as regards to exposure to ammunition and explosives both in packaged and loose form. Work is done inside in areas that are hot, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lighted or outside in prevailing weather conditions. Work will be performed on board ships/vessels docks or anchored off-shore or tied to shore side wharf. Work may be dirty, dusty and greasy. The worker is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, burses, falls or accidents with moving equipment. Employee is required to wear safety shoes, coveralls, face shields, goggles, masks, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection and/or other safety equipment and clothing while engaged in various surveillance operations and inspections. 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. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.