Packer

Summary

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for packaging, kit building, loading/unloading of supplies and equipment as well as repairing and refurbishing supplies and equipment.

Duties

• •Collates, assembles, inventories, and build kits from individual components according to National Fire Equipment System (NFES) standards.
• •Determines packing configuration assembles items according to kit component packing lists and inspects for accuracy.
• •Incumbent may participate in the development of prototype kits, developing the packing configuration and kit component requirements for field use.
• •Arranges, seals and tags items and equipment that requiring specialized handling.
• •Packs tools, materials and equipment using a wide variety of standard packing methods and techniques that include items of a large, heavy or fragile nature.
• •Selects the packing materials taking into account such factors as size, type, weight, fragility, method of transportation, storage facility and final destination.
• •Packs items wood, fiberboard boxes, metal containers, and cartons. Makes independent judgements and decisions within the framework of oral and written instructions and accepted methods, techniques and procedures.
• •Uses and maintains various types of equipment for the purpose of packaging such as heat sealers, hand powered and mechanical shrink wrap, banding and stapling machines.
• •Coordinates, suggests and makes substitutions to packing list and configuration as needed. Packs and labels material following agency, federal and international packing and shipping requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous materials and items.
• •Provides for the care of supplies in storage (COSIS) to protect from deterioration or damage. Applies first in, first out (FIFO) and monitors date procedures for food and other expiring items.
• •May assemble specialized kits transported by air and delivered via parachute to remote work sites.
• •Packs kits using protective material to withstand impact and avoid breakage and spillage (i.e., initial attack kits containing equipment such as chainsaws and hazmat containers of petroleum products and food subsistence.
• •May also mix fuel and oil to correct ratio per equipment type as well as fills and seals fuel containers.
• •Repairs and rehabilitates fire supplies and equipment to NFES standards.
• •Incumbent researches and refers to manufacturer’s specifications, stock catalogs, manuals, research and technology data and cache memos to prevent damage and preserve the lifespan of items.
• •Cleans fabric materials (i.e. nomex, coated nylon cordura, fiber reinforced vinyl) using proper water pressure and temperatures.
• •Disassembles and reassembles supplies to replace parts, apply oils, rust inhibitors and other preservation materials to ensure proper working condition. Some items may require painting.
• •Provides and/or recommends possible substitutes and interchangeable items, or refurbishment procedures, such as for changes to kit configuration, component packing lists, and refurbishment guidelines.
• •Maintains issue records against special projects and reports items charged.
• •Monitors working condition of tools and equipment. Performs visual and operating checks to determine when tools and equipment should be tested, repaired, and/or calibrated.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Use of Measuring Instruments To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety There is no substitution of education for this position. 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. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.