As a TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT (TITLE 32), WG-6904-5/6, you will be responsible to operate a tool and parts room, used in a trades operation; determining, identifying and selecting for issue items described by users in terms of their intended usage; recommending possible substitutes and interchangeable items; determining work sequences, methods, procedures, and techniques for setting up and shifting storage locations and determining when tools and equipment should be routed to appropriate shops for test, repair or calibration.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Identifies user's tools, parts and equipment requirements and requisitions stock as needed.
• Watches and reports items that are in short supply because of breakage or are in need of repair.
• Recommends possible substitute or interchangeable items.
• Prepares periodic inventory and determines the basis for over, short, or misplaced items by checking such references as out-for-repair, issue, and turn-in records.
• Sets up, shifts and maintains storage locations.
• Determines methods of storage, identification, and stock location considering such factors as temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor loading capacities, space available, and convenience of handling items.
• Compiles records concerned with quantity, cost, and type of material received, stored, and issued for a particular job.
• Prepares periodic inventory and determines the basis for over, short, or misplaced items by checking such references as out-for-repair, issue, and turn-in records.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are maintained in good condition by performing visual and operating checks.
• May make minor repairs to tools and equipment, determine when damaged items are too costly to repair, and reports damaged or worn out equipment to superiors.
• Determines stock replenishment levels for centrally controlled supplies within funding limitations.
• Receives a wide variety of supplies and specialized items requiring special handling.

Conditions of employment

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence,

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted ONLY - NTE E6

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of trade; ability to apply identification skill (matching specific item names, models, and stock or part numbers with similar specific information at stock locations); ability to use simple hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, etc.) and to follow oral and written instructions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-6 Level MUST possess experience or training in verifying stock by opening, counting, and visually checking the contents of the containers; experience in establishing stock location by considering such factors as use, size, shape, and weight of items; experience in completing stock records by showing the names, quantities, and locations of stock; experience in identifying correct nomenclature and stock number of items to locate stock for issue; experience in performing maintenance such as replacing wooden handles on handsaws, changing blades on power saws, and greasing or oiling power and hand tools. WG-5 Level MUST possess experience or training checking numbers and names of items on container labels of incoming stock and matching information with receiving reports; experience that demonstrates the ability to store, organize and rotate items and to issue supplies; experience completing issue or receipt records; experience counting items during inventory.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.