Materials Examiner & Identifier

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Materials Examiner and Identifier, independently performing the full range of duties required to examine, identify, classify, accept, store, issue, reject, and dispose of the most complex categories of materials and equipment.

Examine and identify complex categories of materials and equipment to classify, accept, reject, or dispose of highly specialized items required for depot-level maintenance of weapon systems.

Uncrate receipts and compare visual and dimensional characteristics of items to complex specifications, contract drawings, schematics, and commercial parts books to verify positive identification.

Use standard precision measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and multimeters to establish dimensional characteristics of items and detect improper assembly or potential equipment malfunctions.

Perform re-identification and reclassification of items, make corresponding changes to manual and automated records, and prepare discrepancy reports for item managers and quality control.

Store, consolidate, issue, and retrieve hazardous, sensitive, or classified items and use automated systems to select stock, track receipts, and manage storage locations.