Packer (Fire Tool Restoration) - Direct Hiring Authority

** Packer (Fire Tool Restoration) - Direct Hiring Authority**

**Department of the Interior**

**Location**

6 vacancies in the following location:

** Relocation expenses reimbursed**

No

** Telework eligible**

Yes as determined by agency policy

**Duties**

** Summary**

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.

This position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Information about the surrounding area can be found at

We expect to fill 6 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:

**Responsibilities**

+ Responsible for loading and unloading of supplies and equipment, and the movement of materials from dock to bin or from storage to shipping.

+ Uses remote terminals and keyboards to receive, confirm and transmit inventory data.

+ Prepares and completes required shipping documentation for various means of ground transportation and air freight.

+ Packs and labels material following agency, Federal and international packing and shipping requirements for hazardous and nonhazardous materials and items.

+ Works with a high degree of independence. **Travel Required**

Occasional travel - Travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visits

** Supervisory status**

No

** Promotion Potential**

7

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

+ U.S. Citizenship is required.

+ Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.

+ You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.

+ Direct Deposit Required.

+ Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.

+ Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.

+ This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.

+ You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.

+ You must pass a pre-employment physical.

+ An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

+ May require a one year probationary period. ** Qualifications**

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining applicant's qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, the applicant must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that they possess the skill level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of Packer (Fire Tool Restoration) WG-7002-07 without more than normal supervision.

**Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application**

**Physical Demands**: Incumbent's work requires standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. During periods of high fire activity incumbent may be required to work for periods of time up to 21 days without days off. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, equipment, and printed materials that may weigh 60-70 pounds. Work is generally performed on concrete or hard surface floor.

**Work Environment**: Incumbent works in both inside and outside areas. Cache warehousing is done in areas that are hot, cold, dry, wet, drafty, and poorly lighted. The work is dirty, dusty, and greasy. He/she is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruise, and the safety hazards inherent of warehousing.

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). 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.

**Education**

**Additional information**

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: or

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for

Travel and relocation expenses will **not** be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This position is eligible for Telework.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: or

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.

Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.

** How You Will Be Evaluated**

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

**Resume or Application.** At a minimum, **your resume MUST contain** job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume. .

You do not have to respond to the competencies separately, but