Summary This National Guard position is for a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (HAZMAT), Position Description Number D1908000 and is part of the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The purpose of this position is to identify, examine and classify materiel and equipment and make final determinations on acceptance and disposition of standardized and complex equipment and materiel using shipping documents, contracts, catalogs, drawings, and related documents. Responsibilities As a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (HAZMAT) ,WG -6912-7, you will: Identify, receive, sort, count, classify and handle hazardous materials in the USPFO storage areas. Perform pre-receipt examination of property on site at the generation point and assures that the turn-in and shipping is in order, that the containers meet standards are placarded and marked properly. Receive or reject materiel, equipment, including non-standard equipment, and complex assemblies for the facility based on their knowledge of products, equipment, and procedures as well as having the ability to determine subtle and inconspicuous defects. May be required to perform pre-receipt examination of property on site at the generation point. Performs duties to provide storage and distribution, cataloging or supply identification systems, property utilization, or any other related supply activities including those associated with automated or manual supply accounting systems. Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Areas of Consideration: CAT 3: All New Jersey Army National Guard members of a specific agency. Security Clearance: May obtain within a year. Military Grades: E-1 to E-6 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (- Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a military unit compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. Military Unit -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1) Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to distinguish between closely related or similar items, ability to follow procedures, ability to sort materials by type, and skill in the use of hand tools. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training identifying and sorting a variety of complex materials and equipment. Experience receiving materials and equipment, recording, and placing items in proper storage areas. Experience preparing all items for shipment using appropriate agency instructions. Experience in mathematical equations. Experience interpreting and using Federal Supply Catalogs, military and manufacturing catalogs, and technical and agency manuals. Experience using and operating forklifts and motor vehicles. Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement. However, Hazmat training will be required within one year. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Bonuses Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (- Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. Military Grades: E-1 to E-6 Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview. Officer- include ORB- AIM 2 - Officer Dashboard (army.mil) Army Enlisted include SRB- https://myerb.ahrs.army.mil/soldierLogin.do Air Enlisted include RIP- https://vmpf.us.af.mil/vMPFNet40/PersonalData/RecordReviewUpdate/Default.aspx Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet. "Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."