TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT

SummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.This National Guard position is for a TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT, Position Description Number D0918000 and is part of the MD AASF, National Guard. This is an indefinite position that may become permanent without further competition. See "Additional Information" section of the announcement for further details.Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelp This position is responsible to operate a tool and parts room, used in a trades operation; determining, identifying and selecting for issue items described by users in terms of their intended usage; recommending possible substitutes and interchangeable items; determining work sequences, methods, procedures, and techniques for setting up and shifting storage locations and determining when tools and equipment should be routed to appropriate shops for test, repair or calibration. This position performs the following duties: Identifies user's tools, parts and equipment requirements and requisitions stock as needed. Watches and reports items that are in short supply because of breakage or are in need of repair. Recommends possible substitute or interchangeable items. Sets up, shifts and maintains storage locations. Determines methods of storage, identification, and stock location considering such factors as temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor loading capacities, space available, and convenience of handling items. Compiles records concerned with quantity, cost, and type of material received, stored, and issued for a particular job. Prepares periodic inventory and determines the basis for over, short, or misplaced items by checking such references as out-for-repair, issue, and turn-in records. Compiles reports on adjustments of inventory, stock records, spoilage, damage, location changes, and refusal of shipment. Ensures that tools and equipment are maintained in good condition by performing visual and operating checks. May make minor repairs to tools and equipment, determine when damaged items are too costly to repair, and reports damaged or worn out equipment to superiors. Performs other duties as assigned. RequirementsHelp Conditions of employmentNATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. QualificationsMilitary GradesE1 - E6 GENERAL EXPERIENCEExperience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of trade; ability to apply identification skill (matching specific item names, models, and stock or part numbers with similar specific information at stock locations); ability to use simple hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, etc.) and to follow oral and written instructions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in verifying stock by opening, counting, and visually checking the contents of the containers. Experience in establishing stock location by considering such factors as use, size, shape, and weight of items. Experience in completing stock records by showing the names, quantities, and locations of stock. Experience in identifying correct nomenclature and stock number of items to locate stock for issue. Experience in performing maintenance such as replacing wooden handles on handsaws, changing blades on power saws, and greasing or oiling power and hand tools. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. EducationYou must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional informationThis is an obligated position; the selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the obligated employee exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the obligated employee, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her reemployment rights, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition. Temporary PromotionIf you are a current onboard permanent Federal employee with the Maryland National Guard, upon selection you may be temporarily promoted to the position. As an employee serving on a temporary promotion, you may be returned to the position from which promoted, or one with similar responsibilities at any time or upon return of the incumbent should they exercise their reemployment rights. The temporary promotion may become permanent without further competition if the incumbent does not exercise their reemployment rights. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 180 days of the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, pending availability of funding and management request. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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