Job Description
The Georgia Army National Guard.. Through the JFHQ - Georgia Garrison Training Center (GGTC) at Fort Stewart.. Georgia.. Is seeking a Materials Examiner and Identifier (WG-6912-07) to inspect.. Receive.. Sort.. Count.. And classify hazardous materials including explosives.. Toxic chemicals.. Flammables..
Gas cylinders.. Radioactive material.. And hazardous waste. This is a full-time, permanent, excepted service position under Title 32, requiring dual status as a Georgia Army National Guard member. The role is open to current on-board technicians in the Georgia Army National Guard.
You will perform pre-receipt examinations, schedule property receipts, reject non-compliant turn-ins, determine hazard degrees, verify DOT-approved containers, ensure storage compatibility, and identify special handling needs for items like friable asbestos, PCBs, batteries, and pesticides.
Qualification
To qualify for the WG-6912-07 Materials Examiner and Identifier position, you must be a current on-board technician in the Georgia Army National Guard and meet the specialized experience requirements. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words how they meet the specialized experience listed below; copying the vacancy announcement or position description will result in disqualification.
- Military Grades: E5-E7.
- Compatible Military Assignments: ECMF 91; EMOS 13B/Z, 25B, 36B, 51C, 88M/N, 89A/B, 92A/F/Y.
- General Experience: Experience or training demonstrating the ability to distinguish between closely related or similar items, follow procedures, sort materials by type, and skill in using hand tools.
- Specialized Experience: 12 months of specialized experience or training identifying and sorting a variety of complex materials and equipment; receiving materials and equipment, recording, and placing items in proper storage areas; preparing all items for shipment using appropriate agency instructions; experience in mathematical equations; interpreting and using Federal Supply Catalogs, military and manufacturing cat…
- Must include beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.
- DO NOT COPY the vacancy announcement or position description in your application; you will be considered unqualified if you do.
- Education is not a substitute for experience for this WG-6912-07 position.
Role Responsibilities
Inspect, receive, sort, count, and classify hazardous materials such as explosives, toxic chemicals, flammables, gas cylinders, radioactive material, and hazardous waste.
- Perform pre-receipt examination of property on site at the generation point; ensure turn-in and shipping are in order, containers meet standards, and are properly placarded and marked.
- Schedule receipt of property and ensure identification of all contaminants.
- Reject property not meeting turn-in requirements and assist the turn-in activity to correct rejections.
- Determine the nature and degree of the particular hazard involved.
- Determine if containers are DOT-approved, safe to handle, nonleaking, capable of withstanding routine handling, and safe for required periods of storage.
- Ensure storage compatibility is adhered to.
- Determine the need for special handling/special storage of certain property (e.g., friable asbestos, PCBs, batteries, pesticides).
- Perform complex searches of shipping and technical documents.
- Operate forklifts and motor vehicles as required.
Conditions & Requirements
National Guard membership is required; must be a current on-board technician in the Georgia Army National Guard.
- Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed (E5-E7).
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of this excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must have a valid state driver's license (for positions requiring operation of motor vehicles).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a complete benefits package.
- As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
- 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.
Additional Information
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position.
- Area of Consideration: Open to current on-board Technicians in the Georgia Army National Guard.
- If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Agency contact: Lyntrell Jacobs, Phone: 678-569-5721, Email: [email protected].
- Address: GA GGTC, 799 E. 10th St. N, Ft Stewart, GA 31314 US.
- Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine eligibility.
- After evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
About Company
The Georgia Army National Guard (GA ARNG) is a component of the U.S. Army and the Georgia Department of Defense, providing trained units and individuals for state and federal missions. The JFHQ
- Georgia Garrison Training Center (GGTC) at Fort Stewart supports training and readiness for Guard units. This Materials Examiner and Identifier position is part of the GGTC's logistics and supply operations, handling hazardous materials and equipment. Applicants should be current GA ARNG technicians seeking a full-time, permanent role with federal benefits and the opportunity to serve in a dual-status capacity.
FAQs
What does a Materials Examiner and Identifier do at the Georgia Army National Guard?
You will inspect, receive, sort, count, and classify hazardous materials such as explosives, toxic chemicals, flammables, gas cylinders, radioactive material, and hazardous waste. You also perform pre-receipt examinations, ensure DOT compliance, and determine special handling needs.
Do I need to be a current member of the Georgia Army National Guard to apply?
Yes, this position is open only to current on-board technicians in the Georgia Army National Guard. You must also be in a compatible military assignment and hold the required military grade (E5-E7).
What is the difference between general experience and specialized experience for this role?
General experience means you can distinguish between similar items, follow procedures, sort materials, and use hand tools. Specialized experience requires 12 months of directly handling complex materials, receiving and storing equipment, preparing shipments, using catalogs, and operating forklifts.
Can I substitute education for experience?
No, education cannot substitute for the required experience for this WG-6912-07 position. You must meet the specialized experience requirement.
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
You need a detailed resume showing work schedule, hours, and dates (month/year), and your most recent SF-50. If using education, provide transcripts from accredited institutions.
How will my application be evaluated?
Your resume and documents are checked for minimum qualifications. If qualified, your responses on the assessment questionnaire are compared to your resume. Top candidates are referred to the selecting official.
Is this position eligible for telework?
No, telework is not available for this position. The work is performed on-site at Fort Stewart, GA, and involves handling hazardous materials in various indoor and outdoor conditions.
What is the physical effort required for this job?
You will perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 40 pounds), bend, stoop, walk, and stand for prolonged periods. Heavier items are moved with equipment or assistance.