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Materials Examiner and Identifier

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)

Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CAFull-time / Temporary$26.73–31.19/hrPosted 1 day ago

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Compensation
$26.73–31.19/hr
Location
Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Job overview

The Materials Examiner and Identifier position is with Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. The employee organizes equipment storage areas, maintains inventory records and shelf-life information using computerized systems, and moves inventory within the workplace. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 0630–1700. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Storage Organization, nice to haveInventory Record Reconciliation, nice to havePrecision Measuring Tools, nice to haveMechanical Inspection, nice to haveAutomated Inventory Systems, nice to haveMaterial Identification, nice to haveShelf-Life Validation, nice to haveLifting Up to 40 Pounds, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredNormal Supervision Work Ability, requiredSteel-Toed Shoes, required

Full job description

Summary

About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. Employees work Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and childcare available. Mass transportation is available at minimal cost. Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports/recreation activities.

Duties

  • Organize equipment storage areas for workplace safety.
  • Input inventory records for data accuracy.
  • Use computerized systems to ensure correct shelf-life expiration dates.
  • Operate transport vehicles to move inventory within workplace.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This announcement is a Direct Hire solicitation. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Materials Examiner and Identifier ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common which includes organizing material storage areas for workplace safety, reconciling inventory stock records against receipt documents for data accuracy, and configuring precision measuring tools to technical specifications for mechanical inspections. I can input material data into automated inventory systems for tracking accuracy and identify materials to validate shelf-life expiration dates. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Incumbents regularly stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Constant kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping and walking are required. Works in tiring and uncomfortable positions, and in close quarters. Frequently lift and move equipment, components, or material weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are lifted with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Incumbent may climb in, on, and under vehicles and other large mechanized equipment. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside or outside in areas that may be hot, camp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. May be subject to exposure of hazardous material. May require wearing protective clothing such as hardhats, hard hats, gloves, masks, etc. Steel toed shoes are always required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Supply Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,418 open Inventory Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.73–31.19/hr
  • California median$21–31/hr65 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–28/hr599 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $28.96/hr, is 9% above the California median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Inventory Management hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 140 open Inventory Management jobs in California and 1,418 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Inventory Management postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (870 postings).
Education
202 of the 1,418 open Inventory Management jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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