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Duties - Serves as an APEX Load Director. Responsible for a range of pre-flight/post-flight duties required by the nature of the aircraft and its specialized mission. - Serves as a working leader. Leads four or more civilian, military journeyman, and trainee aircraft freight loaders in the performance of aircraft freight loading and ground support duties on all types of military, commercial, and contract aircraft. - Performs duties as a load/servicing team member, loading/off-loading/re-sequencing military and civilian aircraft. - Operates gasoline, diesel, or electric vehicles. Operates a variety of heavy motor vehicles typically with a gross vehicle weight of over 32,000 pounds and materials handling equipment used to load/unload cargo and service Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Subject to shift work, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, and emergency overtime. * Must be able to work at elevated heights, up to 237" off the ground and able to climb aircraft stairs. * Employee must maintain current certifications * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Must be able to complete the formal APEX training course and "hands-on' training. * Must be able to obtain APEX certification on multiple types of aircraft and maintain currency. May be selected to perform APEX Instructor and/or Evaluator duties. * Must be able to successfully complete a web-based refresher course and practical APEX evaluation annually. * Work requires the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required for the position. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gunn control Aet (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. * An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * May be required to receive vaccinations as an occupational health precaution due to potential exposure to bio-medical hazards (i.e. blood born pathogens). * This position must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. * Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. * This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. * This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. * Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of cargo aircraft systems, configurations, equipment, emergency procedures, preflight inspection procedures, location of electrical power connections, circuit breakers, hydraulic operating system, and serviceability requirements. 2. Knowledge of cargo aircraft capacity and limitations, floor load restrictions, shoring, restraint requirements, use of load charts and graphs as applied in consideration of weight and balance factors during preparation of load plans to provide the optimum center of gravity throughout flight. 3. Knowledge of cargo/vehicle preparation procedures for loading and handling/placement of hazardous cargo, as well as knowledge in manifesting and shipping documentation requirements, cargo tie-down requirements, cargo inspection requirements, and cargo protection methods. 4. Skill to direct crews when loading aircraft according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, and emergency jettison plans. 5. Ability to interpret and communicate technical orders and other published guidance; follow checklists and apply safety regulations, practices and procedures. 6. Ability to operate motor vehicles: heavy motor vehicles, K-Loaders, forklifts, tugs, prime movers, and tow vehicles of various sizes and capabilities, and to perform routine vehicle operating servicing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .