Summary The primary purpose of this position is to perform as Aircraft Services Technician and responsible for the ground servicing of aircraft and the inspection, processing, handling, and loading of shipments that require both general and unique handling, i.e., Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E), Hazard Class Division 1 thru 9, Biological, Medical, Perishable, Classified, Security Cargo, Registered Mail and Air Mobility Command (AMC) Mission Capability (MICAP). Responsibilities Receives, inspects and processes originating and terminating general and special handling cargo. Performs a broad range of materials handling assignments/activities. Operates/inspects heavy gas/diesel powered forklifts, Mechanized Material Handling System (MMHS), 463L MHE, special/general-purpose vehicles, warehouse tug , tractor and trailer, K-Loaders, step/stair trucks, water trucks, latrine servicing trucks, to include those over 32K gross volume weight (GVW); loads and services aircraft. Performs various related support duties involving the inspection, aircraft cleaning, and loading activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions Of Employment Continue Incumbent will be required to pass a pre-employment physical. Physical requirements include: heavy lifting (45- 79 lbs.); heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over); hours of straight pulling are 4 hours/week; hours of pushing are 4 hours/week; reaching above shoulder height; use of fingers; both hands required; hours of walking are 2 hours/day; hours of standing are 2 hours/day; hours of repeated bending are 1 hour/day; climbing to include use of legs and arms; both legs required; operation of crane, truck, motor vehicle, or forklift; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; both eyes required; depth perception; hearing (aid permitted). Additional functional requirements include: required to wear safety shoes; use of ear plugs, helmets, and/or other protective equipment when in vicinity of aircraft with engines running. If it can be otherwise accommodated, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify a candidate. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group. 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 ability to do the work of a WG-6901 AIR FREIGHT SERVICE WORKER more than normal without 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 Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Transportation (DoT), domestic/international policies, principles, practices and techniques for the transportation/handling, safety and security of hazardous, special and general cargo and mail and knowledge of Joint Inspection applications, techniques and qualifications. 2. Knowledge and application of the regulations, instructions, procedures, and work methods governing the preparation, inspection, storage, and loading of hazardous materials, explosives, ammunition, and other items requiring special handling for air, water, and surface movement. 3. Knowledge of cargo aircraft configurations and limitations and of cargo handling and hauling and techniques for safeguarding and protecting cargo. Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods/functions/configurations, inventory procedures, storage/segregation requirement, material handling techniques, and documentation requirements. 4. Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and fork lift operation including those specific to aircraft loading vehicles. Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 32,000 pounds such as general purpose vehicles, aircraft loading vehicles, truck tractors with semi or full trailers, or the elevating transfer vehicle (part of the mechanized material handling system) to move, stack, un-stack, load, and unload materials in and about warehouses, storage areas, loading docks, vehicles, and aircraft. 5. Skill in using hammers, snips, screwdrivers, pliers and other hand tools to unpack or disassemble boxes and crates. 6. Ability to interpret, apply and communicate oral and written instructions, specifications and technical/operating manuals and the use of organizational supporting computer systems. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.