- Position Title
- Materials Handler Leader
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBST-12716087-25-KC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 24, 2025 to Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
4.
Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
5.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
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 Leader? Experience includes: leading/supervising a crew or group to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions; ensure workers are aware of trade techniques and practices; answer questions on overall work operations and/or problems; work along with others and set the pace. (*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.
Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on the docking area which may require scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements and space allocations
3.
Determines sequences for pulling/picking inventories and loading material for deliveries including organizing flow of incoming shipments
4.
Checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met
5.
Manages discrepancy process and follows up utilizing an electronic record and tracking program.
The following statements pertain to the technical practices of the position (ability to do 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.
6.
Lays out storage space, establishes item locations, determines organization and arrangement of stock
7.
Identifies high and low usage items according to regulations and procedures
8.
Consolidates materials and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials
9.
Maintains spreadsheets and works within responsible area to rotate stock, check for outdates, and maintain the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls
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.
10.
Maintains a current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders)
11.
Serves as the subject matter expert on relevant regulatory requirements for all aspects of warehouse management
12.
Understands and interprets a variety of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety standards, directives, spreadsheets, handbooks, and policies
13.
Maintains files of various government and commercial documents, including, but not limited to, turn -in requests, discrepancy reports, shipping documents, receiving reports, and distribution/picking tickets
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.
14.
Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with regulations and requirements that determine the configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow
15.
Handles space and storage in accordance with regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, and high value items
16.
Works with the Warehouse supervisor and the Property Managers (Inventory Management Specialists) to ensure the appropriate disposition of equipment
17.
Works with the Inventory Manager (Inventory Management Specialists) to ensure timely stocking of Primaries, participating in a variety of inventories and communicating discrepancies as appropriate
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.
18.
Assures all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed
19.
Explains safety precautions to be followed while setting up machinery and equipment and operating related vehicles
20.
Safely receives, stores and moves hazardous or toxic materials and substances such as certain types of chemicals or radioactive materials in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements
21.
Operates or uses a variety of material handling equipment including powered hand trucks, forklifts, and motor vehicles
22.
Demonstrates proper work methods