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Tools and Parts Attendant
This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in handling, marking, and preparing displays of merchandise or other items for selection by customers. This requires skill in observing, counting, and maintaining stock levels, and in matching names, codes, numbers, or sizes of items on shelves or counters to lists on which these items are shown. Workers acquire and use a knowledge of the various kinds, sizes, and locations of stocked items, and how they should be displayed. They also use knowled
What WG-6914 pays
Federal Wage System pay is set by local prevailing wage surveys, so it moves with the wage area rather than a national table.
Wage Grade rates are published per wage area rather than nationally, so the number that matters is the one for the installation you are applying to.
Source: DoD Civilian Personnel Advisory Service wage schedules.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for WG-6914, as written.
Tools and Parts Attendant
Federal Wage System Position
Work Performed
This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in handling, marking, and preparing displays of merchandise or other items for selection by customers. This requires skill in observing, counting, and maintaining stock levels, and in matching names, codes, numbers, or sizes of items on shelves or counters to lists on which these items are shown. Workers acquire and use a knowledge of the various kinds, sizes, and locations of stocked items, and how they should be displayed. They also use knowledge of the general characteristics of items handled in recognizing obvious poor or unacceptable quality or in identifying items by type, kind, or variety for pricing.
Working Conditions
: The same as described at grade 4. U.S. Office of Personnel Management 6
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for WG-6914
1Review Trade/Craft Requirements
WG positions require demonstrated skill in a specific trade or craft. Review the job announcement for required certifications, licenses, and hands-on experience.
2Document Your Experience
WG positions are experience-based, not grade-based. Document your years of hands-on trade experience, apprenticeships completed, and journeyman status if applicable.
3Gather Credentials
Collect your DD-214, trade certifications (welding, electrical, HVAC, etc.), apprenticeship completion certificates, and any specialized licenses required for your trade.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages, the same USAJOBS limit that has applied since 27 September 2025. Lead with hands-on trade experience: the tools and equipment you ran, safety training, the projects you finished, and hours worked per week.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for WG positions in your trade specialty, carefully answer assessment questions about your skill level and experience, and submit before the closing date.
Typical duties
- Perform tools and parts attendant tasks as assigned
- Follow safety procedures and regulations
- Maintain and operate tools and equipment
- Complete work orders and documentation
- Coordinate with team members and supervisors
Key competencies
Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations
Knowledge of tools and equipment for the trade
Skill in performing physical tasks requiring manual dexterity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to read and interpret instructions and procedures
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about WG-6914
What is a Tools and Parts Attendant?
A Tools and Parts Attendant (WG-6914) handles, marks, and maintains displays of tools, parts, and supplies for selection by maintenance workers at federal facilities. Work involves observing and maintaining stock levels, matching part numbers and sizes, organizing inventory for easy access, and issuing materials to authorized personnel. This support role keeps maintenance operations supplied and running efficiently.
How much does a federal Tools and Parts Attendant make?
Federal Tools and Parts Attendants are paid under the WG system with locality adjustments. WG-6914 positions typically range from WG-4 to WG-7 based on inventory complexity and technical knowledge required. Attendants managing specialized tooling or technical parts earn higher grades. Check DCPAS wage schedules for your locality rates.
What are the requirements for WG-6914 positions?
WG-6914 positions require skill in matching part numbers, maintaining stock displays, and tracking inventory levels. Candidates must organize materials logically and communicate with maintenance personnel about their needs. Higher grades require knowledge of technical parts, tooling systems, and ability to identify equivalent or substitute items when primary stock is unavailable.
Can military experience substitute for education in WG-6914?
Yes, military tool room or supply experience transfers directly to WG-6914. Veterans who worked in unit supply, tool cribs, or parts rooms have exactly the organizational and inventory skills needed. Your experience issuing tools, tracking accountability, and maintaining stock levels for military maintenance operations is highly relevant.
What is the career progression for Tools and Parts Attendants?
Tools and Parts Attendants advance from WG-4 through WG-7 based on inventory complexity and technical parts knowledge. Related advancement includes WG-6907 Materials Handler for broader warehouse operations. Many progress to GS Supply Technician (2005) for administrative supply roles. Work Leader (WL) positions supervise tool room operations.
How do I apply for WG-6914 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS for "Tools and Parts Attendant" or "6914" to find positions at military maintenance facilities, federal shops, and government depots. Emphasize your experience managing tool inventories, issuing parts, and maintaining organized stockrooms. Include any automated inventory system experience. Veterans' preference applies to these positions.
Ready to apply for WG-6914?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.