Job summary

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Major duties

Performs blocking and bracing duties which helps in securing of items for shipment. Secures a variety of heavy material, equipment, wheeled/tracked vehicles, trailers or trailer-mounted equipment. Pre-blocks a variety of rail cars, trucks/trailers, heavy equipment transporters, both military and commercial, prior to loading of cargo. Constructs and repairs boxes, crates, and skids, and packs material in accordance with all applicable specifications. Cuts blocks, wedges, and parts for wood bracing. Builds temporary decking, bulkheads and cribbing around items. Clamps, straps, or ties down loaded material. Cuts blocks, wedges, and parts for wood bracing. Operates powered equipment such as cut-off, rip and band saws, drills, joiners, chain saws, pneumatic nailing guns, impact wrenches, jacks, and other devices. Operates fork lifts with a capability of lifting loads weighing up to 10,000 pounds.

Qualification

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. 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. Physical Effort Performs arduous duties in placing materials in containers constructed. Work requires prolonged walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, working at different levels and occasionally in an awkward or cramped position. Vision should be correct, hearing good and employee must be able to distinguish basic colors. May be required to perform heavy, strenuous, tiring work for prolonged periods, lifting, carrying, and positioning tools and material using jacks, levers, or assistance from others. Lift trucks, hoists and cranes are available for movement and placement of heavy items. Working Conditions Incumbent works both inside and outside and is exposed to natural elements (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.). Frequently exposed to noise from power saws, pneumatic nailing guns, and other associated noises in the shop. Exposed to nose and lung irritation from dust and sawdust. Subject to minor bruises, cuts and abrasions from strapping, rough edges, splinters, flying chips, etc. Incumbent is required to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats, gloves, etc.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Job Elements/Competencies: Ability to do the work of a Wood Worker (Blocker & Bracer) without more than normal supervision (SOE) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, materials, etc. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Skill in measurement and layout Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 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. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the job elements/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.