- Position Title
- Materials Handler
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTA-12657954-25-HCA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 28, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
1.
Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the Materials Handler without more than normal supervision? Experience includes: performing warehouse work involving receiving, storing, selecting and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment; loading and unloading materials; route materials and equipment to correct locations or storage areas; prepare shipping and inventory documents. (*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.)
The following statements pertain to work practices required by the job where things must be kept neat, clean and in order, including one or more of the following: accuracy in checking, counting, verifying, sorting; keeping records, logs, inventories etc. making reports; ability to use arithmetic; knowledge of storage, treatment, care; knowledge of handling and loading; meeting time schedules, deadlines or emergencies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Checks received shipment items against electronic purchase orders and/or other related documentation.
3.
Verifies correctness of shipment prior to completing receiving process.
4.
Records/notes discrepancies such as shortages and damages.
5.
Directs special attention to time sensitive and emergency requests.
6.
Maintains warehouse in a neat clean and orderly manner.
The following statements pertain to the technical practices of the position (ability to do the theoretical and precise work; special skills or procedures that were acquired through experience in the line of work).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products.
8.
Places items appropriately on shelving, pallets on bins to ensure adequate safeguard and access.
9.
Reads, writes and maintains files of various government and commercial documents to include turn in requests, discrepancy reports, shipping/receiving documents, etc.
10.
Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials and equipment.
11.
Operates and maintains various powered industrial vehicles.
The following statements pertain to your ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Maintains accurate inventory for all materials and equipment.
13.
Interprets a variety of standards operation procedures (SOPs), directives, and policies.
14.
Follows all guidance provided by various directives, handbooks, memorandum, property management regulations, supply and distribution policies, checklists, etc.
15.
Follows oral instruction from dispatcher and/or supervisor pertaining to transporting, destination, cargo, deadlines and any additional/special instruction.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of all materials used as a material handler.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems.
17.
Using forklifts, manual and mechanized pallet jacks, and other loading and storage mechanisms.
18.
Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and most efficient process.
19.
Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk).
20.
Ensures all items are packaged or palletized correctly to prevent damage.
The following statements pertain to your ability to operate with dexterity and safety (this includes consideration of speed and quality of operation; coordination; training and actual safety record)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety standards.
22.
Utilizes proper safety techniques when loading and unloading vehicles.
23.
Uses all types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
24.
Takes all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents.
25.
Handling hazardous and sensitive materials according to established procedures.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.