Forklift Operator

This position is located in the Community Recreation Branch, Morale, Welfare & Recreation, Naval Support Activity - Panama City, FL. The primary purpose of this position is to perform as a marina forklift operator to lift, lower and transport watercrafts and to assist in the operation of the Marina, Community Recreation, Recreational Lodging, and Outdoor Recreation Program. Also performs duties commonly found in variety of work situations to support other MWR programs.

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: Workers at this grade operate electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks. The forklift trucks have automatic or manual transmissions with up to four forward speeds and controls to lift and lower loads. The operators drive forklift trucks over wood, concrete, or similar type floors through narrow aisles in buildings and in such confined places as railroad cars and trucks. They occasionally drive outside over rough surfaces. Must know how high, wide and long the forklift and loads are, and how much the forklift can safely lift. Must be able to tell whether the forklift is able to lift the load and whether the load is properly balanced. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to do the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. Dexterity and safety Knowledge of materials Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) The work consists of well-structured and related steps and procedures pertaining to specific and clear-cut assignments. Actions to be taken are easily determined and any problems arising during the action process can be referred to the supervisor for decision and instruction. In deciding how to go about the accomplishment of an assignment, the employee must consult the supervisor. In some cases, the employee must weigh the few obvious alternatives in the light of the detailed instructions and the objectives of the specific task. 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.