Packaging Specialist
SummaryThis announcement is for TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT positions NTE 1 yr/1040 hrs located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management/Logistics Operations, Transportation & Travel Management Division.
The office provides policy, oversight, professional and technical guidance and support on transportation, travel and secure logistics issues and practices.
The incumbent is responsible for evaluating, studying and recommending packaging/shipping methods in the US/overseas.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Surveys packaging operations abroad, private residences, and contractors' warehouses to ensure that containers and crates are being fabricated in accordance with applicable specifications or permissible weights; ensures that contents are secure.
Monitors contractors to ensure that crates and packing vans are of the proper cube and weight to properly protect the contents and to save additional costs to the US Government.
Inspects storage warehouses and storage lots to ensure that environmental conditions are appropriate to protect stored effects; surveys damaged shipments and uses photographs to support an investigation if subjected to a legal dispute.
Reviews established packaging policies and procedures to ensure uniformity in operations and consistency in interpretation and application; redefines policy and regulations involving packaging specifications as needed to adapt to changes.
Prepares statistical analyses and reports of all inspections performed to ensure objectives are achieved.
Travel Required 50% or less - Travel to overseas posts may be required.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 12 Job family (Series) 2032 Packaging Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required.
undefinedMust be able to maintain a high-risk public trust clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
EXPERIENCE evaluating, studying and recommending shipping methods;EXPERIENCE verifying and settling damage claims; EXPERIENCE packing and shipping methods and procedures; and EXPERIENCE inspecting storage warehouses and/or lots.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.
Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the US Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) - US law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either US citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.
This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility.
If the employee's information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem.
If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
KNOWLEDGEpacking and/or storage rule, regulations, policies and procedures; KNOWLEDGE of logistics management functions; KNOWLEDGEof packing, shipping and storage concepts; KNOWLEDGEof claims policies and procedures; ABILITYto communicate orally and in writing; andABILITYto gather and evaluate information.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.
If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.
This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.
Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Confidential Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Help Required DocumentsAll required documents listed below must be submitted to our automated system Gateway to State by 11:
59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1.
Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system Gateway to State.
3.
Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement.
If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.
) with your application by the closing date.
5.
Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating.
If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable.
Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.
See links below:
ICTAP Considerations CTAP ConsiderationsIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In accordance with 5 CFR 890.
102 (3), employees serving in a temporary appointment not to exceed one (1) year with an intermittent work schedule (no regular work schedule), limited to a maximum of 1040 hours in an appointment period are not eligible for benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The office provides policy, oversight, professional and technical guidance and support on transportation, travel and secure logistics issues and practices.
The incumbent is responsible for evaluating, studying and recommending packaging/shipping methods in the US/overseas.
Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Surveys packaging operations abroad, private residences, and contractors' warehouses to ensure that containers and crates are being fabricated in accordance with applicable specifications or permissible weights; ensures that contents are secure.
Monitors contractors to ensure that crates and packing vans are of the proper cube and weight to properly protect the contents and to save additional costs to the US Government.
Inspects storage warehouses and storage lots to ensure that environmental conditions are appropriate to protect stored effects; surveys damaged shipments and uses photographs to support an investigation if subjected to a legal dispute.
Reviews established packaging policies and procedures to ensure uniformity in operations and consistency in interpretation and application; redefines policy and regulations involving packaging specifications as needed to adapt to changes.
Prepares statistical analyses and reports of all inspections performed to ensure objectives are achieved.
Travel Required 50% or less - Travel to overseas posts may be required.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 12 Job family (Series) 2032 Packaging Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required.
undefinedMust be able to maintain a high-risk public trust clearance.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
NOTE:
Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
EXPERIENCE evaluating, studying and recommending shipping methods;EXPERIENCE verifying and settling damage claims; EXPERIENCE packing and shipping methods and procedures; and EXPERIENCE inspecting storage warehouses and/or lots.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.
Education See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
Additional informationFor reasonable accommodation at the US Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) - US law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either US citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.
This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility.
If the employee's information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem.
If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
Read more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
KNOWLEDGEpacking and/or storage rule, regulations, policies and procedures; KNOWLEDGE of logistics management functions; KNOWLEDGEof packing, shipping and storage concepts; KNOWLEDGEof claims policies and procedures; ABILITYto communicate orally and in writing; andABILITYto gather and evaluate information.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.
Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated Well Qualified for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.
If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.
This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.
Your application package must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
To preview questions please click here.
Read more Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Confidential Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Help Required DocumentsAll required documents listed below must be submitted to our automated system Gateway to State by 11:
59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1.
Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department's automated system Gateway to State.
3.
Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement.
If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4.
If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.
) with your application by the closing date.
5.
Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating.
If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable.
Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6.
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation with their application.
See links below:
ICTAP Considerations CTAP ConsiderationsIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the US Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help BenefitsA career with the US Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In accordance with 5 CFR 890.
102 (3), employees serving in a temporary appointment not to exceed one (1) year with an intermittent work schedule (no regular work schedule), limited to a maximum of 1040 hours in an appointment period are not eligible for benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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