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Summary This position is located within the Recycling Program Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Station Mayport Jacksonville, Florida. The purpose of this position is to primarily perform manual labor duties in support of the Recycling Program. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The incumbent will learn to segregate various paper products, i.e. cardboard, sorted office paper, newsprint, colored paper and various metal types, i.e. ferrous from non-ferrous, (aluminum from steel) and copper from brass. CuNi, bronze. The incumbent operates equipment such as cardboard balers, can crushers, drills, portable chop saws, and hand grinders. Incumbent may be trained to operate other equipment used in recycling center such as cutting torches and gasoline and/or diesel generators. The incumbent inspects recycling equipment for cleanliness and ensures all equipment is in good working order. The incumbent performs minor preventive maintenance as necessary on recycling equipment. Alerts the Recycling Manager of any needed repairs and their status The incumbent may operate various vehicles including cargo vans, stake bodied trucks, 6- and 15-thousand-pound forklifts, skid steer loaders, pick-up trucks with trailers and lift gates both on base and off base. Incumbent may operate weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks or lifts, pallet jacks, and dollies to move very heavy loads. Significant manual skill may be required to load/unload very heavy items onto weight-handling devices. The incumbent is responsible for properly loading and securing any loads being moved both on and off base. The incumbent performs vehicle checks to include checking oil and water levels, air pressure in tires and keeping fuel levels attended to prior to operating. The incumbent will keep the vehicles clean and smoke free. Continual care and attention must be exercised to prevent accidents because of the nature of the duties involved. Incumbent must abide by all safety rules and regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment while working and operating equipment. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: The incumbent will have, or be capable of learning, basic operations of cardboard balers; can crushers, drills, portable chop saws, hand grinders and be able to learn how to operate other equipment if the need arises (cutting torches) and gasoline and/or diesel generators. The incumbent must be able to identify ferrous from non-ferrous metal and to sort each into similar piles for sales after initial training period. Must have a valid Florida drivers' license and be able to pass a motor vehicle operator's license pre-employment screening. Incumbent should be able to obtain a forklift license. Must be able to lift items weighing over 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical examination. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job. Education A High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional Information The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.