Blocker and Bracer

Blocker And Bracer

Examine and secure freight for shipment or storage.

Determine work methods and materials for securing items to prevent shifting or damage.

Install blocking and bracing against non-rectangular, irregular, sloped or curved walls, floors, sides or overhead areas.

Fabricate, fit and install wooden bracing to secure odd-shaped boxes and crates of equipment and ammunition or other hazardous materials.

Build temporary trestles, false floors, decking, bulkheads and cribbing in odd-shaped cargo areas or around obstacles.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.

This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.

This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

This position requires an Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AAE) Security Certification / Screening in accordance AR 190-11.

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

Domestic Defense Industrial Base / Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Ability to do the work of an Blocker and Bracer without more than normal supervision.

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (Includes blueprint reading)

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair, etc.

Knowledge of materials

Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

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. Work pace may be rapid for long periods of time and heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Work situation may require constant sitting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or climbing in strained or awkward positions.

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.