MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO INSPECT.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 assist in in collecting, transporting, loading, sorting, processing, deforming, and baling recyclable items to include scrap metal, alloys, and any other material that is handled for re-use or recycling, in containers or in bulk.,You will unloading and stacking containers and unloading and handling bulk waste using various types of hand and mechanized material handling equipment,You will carry out various assignments required for operation of the recycling program, such as performing cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities, sorting materials, et cetera.,You will operate vertical and/or horizontal balers, paper shredders, ordnance deformers, ordnance safety certification units, and other recycling machinery and equipment.