Blocker and Bracer Leader

Job Posting

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position : Works under the supervision of a Foreman who issues instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the working leader of a team of 3-6 employees, ensuring efficient task assignment and workflow.
• Ensure the availability of necessary plans, blueprints, materials, tools, and supplies for the team to complete assigned tasks.
• Provide guidance to workers on safety protocols and demonstrate proper work methods to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with standards.
• Fabricate and install wooden bracing, fixtures, and supports using tools such as saws, drills, hammers, and chisels to secure sensitive, hazardous, or heavy equipment.
• Repair and construct boxes, pallets, crates, and other shipping materials using nailing machines and salvaged lumber.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications :

Who May Apply : US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Blocker and Bracer Leader without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common duties being a working leader.

Physical Demands : Average weight handled is approximately 45 pounds; however, occasionally will handle items weighing up to 65 pounds unassisted. Materials handling equipment, such as dollies, hand trucks, conveyors, high-lift trucks, etc., are available and used wherever practicable.

Working Conditions : Work site will usually be in railroad cars, trailer, or magazines, under conditions of poor ventilation and inadequate light and is frequently exposed to disagreeable heat, coldness, dampness, wind, and rail. Frequently is exposed to noise and to possible cuts, abrasions, and splinters from power sawing, handling lumber, spiking, nailing, and other work. Is exposed to nose and lung irritation from dust and sawdust and possible injuries from falling objects, swinging crane loads, etc. May wear protective eyeglasses, a face shield, protective ear devices, gloves, hard hats, hard toe shoes, or other protective equipment. Will be subject to general explosion hazard for the majority of the time and may also be subject to TNT or Tetryl-Poison hazard, toxic fumes, and other conditions found in explosives handling.

Education :

Additional Information :

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial / probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

This is a(n) Transportation and Distribution Management position Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the government interest. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. This position may require overtime work. This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and / or clothing. This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.