Distribution Technician Job in Germany - 97643112 - ZAZYKGRUDDLHU

Job Title:
Distribution Technician

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Field Operating Agency of the Department of Defense - Stars and Stripes

Job Announcement Number:
EUNAFHM11448793

SALARY RANGE:
$13.50 - $13.50 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 10, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:NF-1101-02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules Multiple Appointment Types

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
02

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Ansbach, Germany; Many vacancies - Grafenwohr, Germany; Many vacancies - United Kingdom; Many vacancies - Wiesbaden, Germany

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens and Non-US Citizens within the commuting area of the position.

JOB SUMMARY:Stars and Stripes has reported first-hand on military conflicts since the Civil War and continuously since World War II by reporting information and news of interest and value. We offer the military community a choice of media to assure access by service members, their families, veterans civilian employees, and other interested readers. Our news gathering and publishing activities are guided by the principles of a free press and are free of any and all outside control.

Distributes newspaper to Stars and Stripes outlets, such as retailers, vending machines & home delivery carriers throughout assigned geographical area. Click on job title to see full vacancy announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Direct Deposit is required.
• Must present Social security card upon appointment.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Ansbach, Germany; Many vacancies - Grafenwohr, Germany; Many vacancies - United Kingdom; Many vacancies - Wiesbaden, Germany

• Receive newspapers at designated drop location and delivers to designated drop location such as Vending Machines (VM), Exchanges, Commissaries and other location on manifests as directed.
• Maintains accurate returns records and forward to HQ per schedule.
• Collect, process, and deposit coins from vending machines following prescribed procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vending machines.
• Keep management advised of community changes, events & needs and provide immediate response to customer service and/or interface with communities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Work experience demonstrated to show ability and knowledge to perform the duties described above.

Condition of employment:

1. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection.

2. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

3.  All required background check of AR 215-3 must be successfully completed and maintained.

4.  Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position.

5.  You will be required to show Social Security card upon appointment to a NAF position.

6. You will be required to work nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

7. You must possess a USAREUR Certificate of Forces Drivers License.

8. Must be able to lift 75 lbs, work in inclement weather, and drive long periods of time.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics).

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

BENEFITS:

Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) Regular positions include the following NAF Benefits:  Annual and Sick leave, Retirement Plan and 401(k) Plan, Health and Life Insurance, Long Term Care Plan Insurance and Flexible Spending Account.  For additional benefits information please refer to http://www.armymwr.org/hr/nafbenefits/default.aspx.

Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, to review how to qualify for those, information on living Overseas and moving to a new location or anything else, please refer to https://cpolrhp.cpol.army.mil/eur/overseas/index.htm

Conversion of employment category from RPT to RFT may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.9 at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf

U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. 

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures (e.g. interview, KSA's, where required, etc.) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.  To claim Military Spouse Preference you must have been married to the sponsor prior to the reporting date on the orders.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

The Department of Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/. After applying, return to Application Manager or your member account in USAJOBS to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire,

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following CE448793

2. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required:·

• Résumé or Optional Application for Nonappropriated Employment (DA 3433/DA3433-1).
• Questionnaire must be completed.
• Veterans' and Involuntary Separated Military Preference documentation (DD-214 member 4 copy)required.
• PCS Orders for Military Spouses requesting Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) required.
• Certificates, licenses and additional documentation as outlined in the qualifications of this announcement must be submitted.

Use this checklist to make sure you've submitted everything!

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

ESS NAF HR Office
Phone: 0114963136159430
Email: JOBS@ESTRIPES.OSD.MIL Agency Information:
ESS Circulation
Unit 29480
APO, AE 09211

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your résumé supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your résumé does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Your application will be pooled until a vacancy occurs for the geographic area(s) you indicate. Simply because we recruit for this position year round does not mean we have vacancies at the exact time of application. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.  If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position.  Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.