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Position Title
Materials Examiner and Identifier Supervisor NS-05
Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Announcement Number
O1NAFAI-25-12743568 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 30, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Have you been (or are you the family member of a Servicemember who was) involuntarily separated from the Armed Services with an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge within the last year? For the purposes of this eligibility, a family member is either: (1) the spouse of a military Servicemember or civilian employee; or (2) unmarried widow(er) of a member of the uniformed Service; or (3) unmarried child of a sponsor who either: (a) has not passed their 23rd birthday; or (b) is incapable of self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity that existed before that birthday; or (c) has not passed their 23rd birthday and is enrolled in a full-time course of study in an institution of higher learning approved by a Secretary of an executive department specified in 10 USC 111, and is (or was at the time of the member's or former member's death) in fact dependent on the sponsor for over one-half of his or her support.  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 preference.  For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
2. (1) Are you the wife or husband of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the full time National Guard or Reserves AND your marriage 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, please upload a copy of the sponsor's PCS Orders listing the applicant by name. If the PCS Orders do not list the applicant by name, additional documentation may be requested from the NAF Human Resources Office to further validate the eligibility claim. OR (2) Are you the wife or husband of a service member whose retirement or separation was based either on (a) 100% disability, or (b) death of the service member killed while on active duty? Note: Spouses seeking preference in conjunction with a PCS move and their military sponsor was killed while on active duty must submit documentation (a) verifying marriage (i.e., marriage license or other documentation), (b) showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty, and (c) a statement that he or she is an unremarried widow or widower of the service member. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
3. Are you a Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee separated by a business-based action within the last year? If claiming yes, a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
4. Are you a current Department of the Defense (DoD) Appropriated Fund employee serving in a continuous position with at least one year of continuous Department of the Defense (DoD) APF service? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. SF 50 or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: If you cannot provide a copy of your recent personnel action at the time of application, then your resume must clearly support your claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
5. Are you a current or former Department of the Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) employee? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. DA Form 3434, or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: if you cannot provide a copy of the DA Form 3434 with your application, your resume must clearly indicate your NAF experience. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
6. Are you a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to validate this claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
7. Are you the parent of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (1) permanently and totally disabled and (a) your spouse is totally and permanently disabled, or (b) you are unmarried or, if married, legally separated from your spouse? OR Are you the parent of a veteran was killed in action under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
8. Are you the spouse of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (a) disabled and (b) the service member has been unable to qualify for any appointment in the civil service or in the government of the District of Columbia? OR Are you the unremarried widow/widower of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) killed in action? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf (limit characters)
Provide Two (2) References
1. In the narrative below, list two persons NOT related to you who can furnish information on your qualifications and character. Provide full name, address (complete with zip code), telephone number, email address, and occupation for each reference. Do not repeat names of supervisors. (limit characters)
Off Duty Enlisted
1. Are you an Enlisted Military Service Member applying for off-duty employment? (If "Yes" a copy of your military Commander's permission to work off duty will be required prior to an offer of employment.) (limit characters)
Non-US National (Tier 1 Investigations or Higher)
Please read the following question carefully and indicate your response. (limit characters)
1. Are you a non-U.S. National who has resided in the United States (or U.S. Territories) for less than 3-consecutive years immediately preceding your expected availability date for employment? (Example: Subtract 3 years from the date you are available for employment. Have you lived in the U.S. less than 3-years in the past, up until today?) (limit characters)
Area of Consideration
1. Do you live reside within DLA Susquehanna local commuting area which means living within an estimated 50 mile radius from New Cumberland, PA? (limit characters)
Highly Preferred
Thank you for your interest in the Materials Examiner and Identifier Supervisor at New Cumberland, PA. Your responses, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application will be evaluated in making preliminary screening decisions for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that our ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Particularly, your resume must support the response to these questions. (limit characters)
1. Do you have a forklift license and experience utilizing a forklift? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in Materials Examiner and Identifier Supervisor with the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities. Please respond to the question below. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have experience and training performing the following duties: receive, examine, identify, and verify a wide variety of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities either in a warehouse or at a property reutilization and disposal facility?
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2. Can you use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment?
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3. Can you read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to this job?
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4. Do you have work experience leading or supervising others?
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5. Can you apply basic manual skills when using hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, and other hand tools to unpackaged or disassemble equipment?
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6. Do you have experience and training in recognizing and identifying, a limited number of basic metals (copper, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze)?
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7. Can you compare data such as article stock numbers, condition coding or material identification plates with basic material and equipment?
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8. Can you assign coding for further processing, acceptance, rejection, or dismantling?
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9. Can you apply a basic knowledge of magnetic, spark, and chemical test to test metal components of usable equipment for salvage purposes?
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10. Do you have experience cutting and destroying all metal parts with standard welder, cutting torch, and plasma arc torch?
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11. Do you possess or can you obtain and maintain a valid driver's license?
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12. Can you lift or carry moderate to heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds?
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13. Can you move heavy items weighing items using weight handling equipment (e.g. dollies, hand trucks, etc.) or with assistance from other workers?
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14. Can you walk and stand for prolonged periods of time?
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15. Do you have the physical stamina required when operating a vehicle on trips involving long distances or long hours?
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16. Are you willing to undergo a physical examination for this position?
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17. Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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