The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS CLAIMING PREFERENCE: PLEASE REFER TO THE OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON VETERANS PREFERENCE CRITERIA.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Occasional Travel
- Travel may be required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- See Conditions of Employment for requirements related to this position
DUTIES:
As a Packer, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Performs sorting, packing, re-packaging and freight forwarding functions for the movement of material.
- Performs various document preparation functions/data entry, computer operations and special tracking of shipments.
- Responsible for all packing materiel management and other assigned administrative tasks for the transportation/shipping function.
Physical Effort: Incumbent must have the ability to with stand constant vibration and ability to devote concentrated attention to work at hand. A high degree of eye, hand, foot and body coordination is required to properly control equipment.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in a typical indoor storage or test area setting. The area is well lighted, heated, and ventilated. Additionally, the work is performed at an ESD preventative workstation. The packer may be exposed to burns, cuts, scrapes, and bruises.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for a Packer, your qualifications must include: Per OPM’s Job Per OPM’s Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, the applicant’s experience, education and training must show enough knowledge, skills and abilities to demonstrate the potential to successfully perform the duties of the position. Under this system, how applicants gained their skill and knowledge, or the length of time they have spent in a line of work, are not as important as the fact that they have the required ability or potential to do the job. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) (SOE) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.
JOB ELEMENTS : http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-systemqualifications/#url=WG-7000
- Ability To Do The Work Of A Packer Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out Element)
- Knowledge of Packing Practices
- Technical Practices
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
- Skill in Dexterity and Safety
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Schedule: Full Time
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Overtime Work: Rarely
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive Without Secret Access
Drug Testing Designated Position: No
Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
Physical Exam: Not Required
Reemployed Annuitant: Does Not Meet Requirement
The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
Emergency Essential: No
For an explanation of the conditions of employment, please review the definitions at:
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Volunteer Experience: Your Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
We will review your résumé and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Names of the candidates in the Best-Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans’ Preference : If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your résumé. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans’ preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans’ preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .
All Veterans: You are required to submit a DD Form 214, Military Discharge (Member Copy 4). Veterans claiming 10 Point Preference in addition to your DD 214, you are required to submit a completed SF-15 and, supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
BENEFITS:
For information regarding Federal benefits, please see: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as August 31, 2010. To receive veterans’ preference for service during the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Additional information is available at http://www.hr.dla.mil/resources/news/VeteransPreferenceChanges.asp . Other qualifying eligibility for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.
OTHER INFORMATION:
ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan): If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated Highly Qualified under Category Rating procedures used as the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a “Notice of Personnel Action” (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information may also be found at the General Information and Definitions link below.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE: Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse Preference may be found at the General Information and Definitions link below.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: ATTENTION MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Please review the General information and Definitions at: http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
– Completed Resume
– (Required) For more information click on “How To Prepare A Resume”
– Completed Questionnaire
– (Required)
– Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the required documents section to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to View Assessment Questions
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 04, 2016.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
If you have completed the application process online and were unable to upload your supporting documents, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1663424 and fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note: If you are unable to apply online please follow the directions located at: http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/HowToApply.pdf
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/DE_SupportingDocumentation.pdf
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Jodi M. Evans-Harris
Phone: (614)692-0286
Email: JODI.EVANS-HARRIS@DLA.MIL
Agency Information:
DLA Human Resources Services Columbus
3990 E Broad Street
Bldg 11 Section 3
Columbus,
OH
43213
USA
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