Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Panama City, Florida

Salary Range: $21.47 - $25.02 Per Hour

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

• Operates diesel-powered forklifts, which are capable of lifting loads weighing more than 10,000 pounds and higher than 168 inches. Operates forklifts inside building and outside, to and from marina boat storage areas and at the boat launch area. The operator follows oral or written instructions concerning when and where loads are to be moved and placed. Safely handles loads; ensures forklift is not used to lift more weight than the forklift is rated for. Drive carefully to avoid injuring others or damage equipment and property as the forklift is operated in congested areas. Performs operator maintenance, such as checking and maintaining proper fluid levels, lubricating as required, cleaning and washing forklifts, spot painting, and replacing minor forklift parts such as hydraulic hoses or basic mechanical parts. Loads and unloads material from ground, pallets, platforms, trucks, lifting devices, and transport vehicles, manually or mechanically with lift gate, wheelbarrow, pallet jack or dolly. Assists customers with launch and recovery of boats using marine forklift. Coordinates and assists other staff members in preparing recreational facilities and equipment for use in the Community Recreation/Recreational Lodging/Marina program. Operates a variety of power equipment to include but not limited to the following: mowers, post hole diggers, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, and other powered equipment. Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, bars, saws, axes, loppers, wrenches, brushes, and brooms to maintain and clean facilities grounds. Moves and organize equipment, supplies, furniture, and materials by hand or by mechanical means. Ensures grounds and facilities are maintained and clean (e.g., cleans park tables, collects/empties trash cans, barbecues, pavilions, docks and rental equipment to ensure they are in serviceable condition). Clears small trees, limbs, tree debris, and bushes using handsaw, loppers and chainsaws. Cleans and waxes vehicles. Maintains an inventory of hand and power tools, large equipment and inflatable bounce equipment and ensures they are in good working order. Makes minor repairs, paints, minor plumbing repairs and perform minor carpentry work. Assists with maintaining and cleaning rental equipment. Assists in preparing excess property for disposal. Determines and selects the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost-effective manner. Assists in issuing and receiving rental equipment from customers, assists customers in hooking up trailers, loading and unloading equipment into personal vehicles. Observes required safety, sanitation, environmental, hazards waste disposal, and housekeeping rules and regulations. Assists in implementing planned activities and programs by preparing required supplies, material, and other resources necessary for operations. Ensures that the facilities and equipment are in good operating order and free of safety hazards. Assists by answering customer inquiries, providing program information and other duties relating to the operation of the facility. Assist with set-up and teardown of Community Recreation programs and events. Drives government vehicle in support of recreation programs and events.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account. Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/18/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900386 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2026-03-18