- Position Title
- Materials Handler
- Agency
- U.S. Air Forces, Europe
- Announcement Number
- 25-8MFSRA714035SR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 23, 2025 to Wednesday, April 23, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee separated by a business-based action within the last year? If claiming yes, a copy of the AF Form 2545 or notice of separation due to business based action must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration.
2.
Are you the spouse or unmarried child of a member (sponsor) of the U.S. Armed Forces or US Civilian employee (sponsor) of a U.S. Government Agency (including NAF activities who either: (a) have not passed their 21st birthday, (b) is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before that birthday or (c) has not passes their 23rd birthday and is enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning? If claiming yes, please upload a copy of your sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders listing you by name.
3.
Are you a Veteran? If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration.
4.
Are you the spouse, widow/widower or parent of a veteran who was disabled or killed in action? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer.
5.
Have you been involuntarily separated from the Armed Services with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge within the last year? If claiming yes, a copy of your transition assistance identification card must be uploaded with your application to receive preference.
6.
Are you a spouse of an active duty military member? A military spouse is defined as the wife or husband of an active duty member of the US Armed Forces, including the US Coast Guard and the full time National Guard or Reserves. For the purposes of this preference, the marriage must have occurred PRIOR to the service member's relocation via a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to the military sponsor's new duty station. If claiming yes, a copy of your Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant's name does not appear on sponsor's orders) must be uploaded with your application to receive preference.
Preferences
1.
Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring (terminal leave) or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
Are you a current or prior active duty military member that is retiring or has been retired from active duty less than 180 days? Please respond Yes or No below.
Are you a current or prior active duty military member that is retiring or has been retired from active duty less than 180 days? Please respond Yes or No below.
2.
OVERSEAS ONLY: Are you currently an Active Duty Military Member stationed overseas? If claiming yes, a copy of your PCS Orders must be uploaded with your application to receive consideration.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
2.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
3.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Air Force policy. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
4.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with this requirement?
5.
To be considered for employment at this location, the incumbent must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. Resident residing in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Do you meet these requirements?
Do you meet these requirements?
6.
This position requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain, a valid regular or official U.S. Passport. Are you willing and able to obtain and maintain the required passport for this position?
Overseas Area of Consideration
1.
Do you meet at least one of the following criteria?
- I am stationed in the United Kingdom (UK) on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, either as the sponsor or a dependent, in connection with the United States (US) Visiting Forces (i.e., military, federal civilian, federal contractor). NOTE: You must submit a copy of your current PSC orders to support this response.
- I have a valid UK work visa. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your work visa (front and back) to support this response.
- I am a dual US and UK citizen. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the photo page of both the US and UK passports to support this response.
- I am visiting the UK on a tourist visa and seeking a job that offers sponsorship so that I can remain in the UK. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the photo page of the US passport and a cover letter to explain your status to support this response.
- I am a US citizen or legal resident who is applying from the US. I have a valid US passport and I am able to relocate to the UK within 30 days of selection. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the photo page of the US passport and a cover letter to explain your status to support this response.
2.
To be eligible for Nonappropriated funds (NAF) employment in the UK, you must also meet all of the following criteria:
Do you meet ALL of these requirements?
- You must be a citizen, permanent resident, and legal resident of the United States (US). If you are a permanent or legal resident of the US, but not a US citizen, you must also be citizen of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces; AND
- You must reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Alconbury, UK, or will do so within the next 30 days; AND
- You must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK; AND
- You cannot be 'ordinarily resident'. A person is considered to be 'ordinarily resident' if they have resided in the United Kingdom (UK) for more than 366 days without an affiliation to the US Visiting Forces. Time spent in the UK as an employee, or dependent of an employee, of a US agency serving and supporting the US Visiting Forces (i.e., active duty military, federal civilian, AAFES, Red Cross, one of the contract universities, a military banking facility or federal credit union, or US government contractors) is not counted toward being 'ordinary resident'. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between the US and the UK, British citizens may not apply for US NAF positions; however, they may be eligible to apply for local national positions on base. Dual US/UK citizens may apply for US NAF positions if they have a valid US passport.
Do you meet ALL of these requirements?