Tools and Parts Attendant

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for DoD Maintenance Activities. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Tools and Parts Attendant~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: perform common operations of a tools and parts room; determine, identify, and select tools and parts described by users for their intended use; determine methods and techniques for setting up and shifting storage locations; and determine when tools and equipment should be routed to appropriate shops for possible repairs. – Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Employee frequently lifts and carries tools, parts, supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds with hand trucks, dollies and forklifts available for use in handling heavier items. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a storage area. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 76, located at Niagara Falls, New York. This position may offer a $5,000 recruitment bonus (see Additional Information Section)