Materials Examiner and Identifier

Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to Civil Engineering on Nellis AFB, Nevada. Flexible employees have no guaranteed hours but may work up to 40 hours per week. This position does not offer benefits. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend/stoop/stand/reach and work in awkward positions. Work is performed both inside a warehouse and in surrounding storage areas subject to a variety of weather conditions. Learn more about this agency Duties Collects, received, identifies, sorts, and moves material to the baler, ensuring the material is correct to process. The operation requires the incumbent to identify the recyclable material during the sorting process in accordance with general instructions and standard procedures and policies of the recycle operation. Ensures that all customers who turn-in recyclables sign in the logbook maintained in the recycling center to trach activities and reporting. Operates both a forklift capable of lifting 6,000 pounds and a baler. General operation of the forklift will include moving, loading, unloading transferring, transporting, stacking, and un-stacking recycled material, other goods, boxes, and equipment used by or in support of the recycle operation. Operates forklift to load truck trailers. Maintains the vehicle logbook and equipment as required. Required to drive a pick-up truck used occasionally throughout the base to collect recycle material from operating units on the base. Required to perform operator maintenance such as completing service records and reporting mishaps, or accidents. May be required to drive off-base on public roads and highways. Examines, processes, and classifies a limited variety of common, easily recognized materials. Label all containers properly as to the appropriated content and maintain the containers in a safe, near, and clean manger. Follows established standard operational procedures for the receipt, identification, examination, and processing of recyclable materials. Responsible for the safe and proper operation of the equipment, machinery, vehicle, and tools used and for observing all required operating, and safety criteria regarding the operation and use of these items. Ensures the supplies and equipment are always safeguarded and secure and that ample supplies are on hand to avoid work stopping. Prepares shipping documents with required data. Secure all storerooms as required. Adheres to fire and safety regulations. Assists and provide necessary in formation for the Pollution, Prevention/Compliance subcommittee meeting on a quarterly basis. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12956551 Requirements Conditions of employment To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement. This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. This position has physical requirements which require the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state drivers license. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid Forklift Certification. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/26/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Ability to use, control, and clean tools and equipment. Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps. Ability to follow instructions and other requirements related to this position. Must be able to drive and operate a forklift. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. Additional information U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits