1. Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
2. Repetitive motion of upper body and limbs (8 hours).
3. Reaching above shoulders.
4. Use of fingers—dexterity and normal sensation required.
5. Both hands required.
6. Walking (8 hours).
7. Standing (8 hours), in limited space (2 x 4 feet).
8. Climbing stairs and vertical ladders.
9. Both legs required (prosthesis acceptable if full range of mobility is allowed).
10. Near vision using appropriate vision screening device.
11. Far vision correctable to 20/40.
12. Normal depth perception.
13. Normal peripheral vision (85 degrees temporally in each eye).
14. Color vision allowing identification of subtle shades.
15. Normal hearing. (with or without hearing aids)
16. Ability to detect odors.
17. Clear speech.
18. Ability to palpate organs & note product differences.

1. Working indoors and outdoors.
2. Excessive heat.
3. Excessive cold.
4. Excessive humidity.
5. Excessive dampness or chilling.
6. Excessive noise, continuous.
7. Slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
8. Working around machinery with moving parts.
9. Working around moving objects or vehicles.
10. Working with hands in water.
11. Working in close proximity to others.
12. Protracted or irregular hours of work.
13. Working with knives or other tools.
14. Exposure to offensive odors such as manure, blood, etc.
15. Possible exposure to noxious fumes.
16. Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection.
17. Sub-freezing temperatures
18. Summer time temperatures at 80 to 90 degrees
19. Rapid, constant repetitive motion with hands/wrists

Review the job announcements available to the general public on the Job Opportunities page.

Click on the green "Apply" button of the job that is of interest to you. This will bring you to the full job announcement posted in USAJOBS.gov. Carefully review the full job announcement and follow the detailed application instructions.

While in your USAJOBS account, you will have the opportunity to select one of your stored USAJOBS resumes, or to create or upload a new resume.

Your resume should include: 

• Personal information such as your full name, complete mailing address, day/evening telephone numbers and current email address. 
• Details of your work experience relevant to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week for each position, dates of employment (Day/Month/Year), title, series, grade (if applicable) and supervisor’s phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check.
• Education: College degrees earned; submit any transcripts.

Upload any applicable documents such as your transcripts; resume; and veterans' preference documents.

• If you are qualifying for the position based on education, a copy of your official transcript(s) is required.
• To receive veterans' preference, a copy of your Member 4, DD-214 is required. You must also submit your signed SF-15 form and supporting documentation from the VA if you are claiming 10-point preference.

After you have previewed and selected the resume you want to use and uploaded required documents, you will need to review and acknowledge the certification statement. To complete your online application, click on Begin Application Submission. "Complete" status certifies that a response has been provided for all mandatory questions (annotated with an *). This status does not indicate that other information/documentation as required in the announcement has been provided. You must ensure that all information/documentation as stated in the announcement is provided. Follow all the steps. Complete the biographical profile.

• Click on Submit Now to submit your application or on Submit Later to save your application and finish at a later time. Once you have submitted your application, you should see the following:
  
  Application Form Status: Complete and Submitted
  
  Your application has now been submitted
   
• You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your online application.