Job summary

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Major duties

Develops and revises packaging standards, specifications, and associated data to resolve a variety of unusual packaging series. Research and review data for items with complex chemical and physical characteristics resulting in extensive packaging requirements to resolve discrepancies. Represents organization at meetings to assist industry representatives in the development and revision of packaging. Develops, refines, interprets, and issues program guidance concerning cost and technical aspects of packaging requirements. Reviews drafts of specifications prepared by other governments agencies for adequacy of preservation packaging, packing, and marking criteria.

Qualification

To qualify for a Packaging Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing policy and technical expertise regarding packaging. Interpreting and providing guidance on the development of appropriate packaging requirements for destinations. Providing expertise on preservation packing, marking, palletization, package testing, and quantity unit pack/unit of issue requirement and protection of materials. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Packaging Knowledge of Packing Practices Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis Communication Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.