- Position Title
- Materials Handler
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CAZP-12732642-25-KI Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Tuesday, May 20, 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.
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 knowledge, skill or ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills 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.
This position requires a current, valid State driver's license. For the following question, choose either yes or no. Please provide this number and date on your resume or on a separate sheet of paper.
1.
Do you have a current and valid state driver's license?
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your knowledge, skill or ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
(Screen-Out) From the descriptions listed below, select the ONE response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or training that you possess and that demonstrates your ability to work as a Materials Handler under normal supervision. This includes experience performing warehouse work involving receiving, storing, selecting and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment; assisting in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock; coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments; using own initiative to consolidate materials, provide maximum space utilization and protection of material; and ability to lead others in the performance of Materials Handler work. This is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level will result in an ineligible rating.
3.
Checks received shipment items against electronic purchase orders and/or other related documentation.
4.
Verifies correctness of shipment prior to completing receiving process.
5.
Records/notes discrepancies such as shortages and damages.
6.
Directs special attention to time sensitive and emergency requests.
7.
Maintains warehouse in a neat clean and orderly manner.
8.
Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products.
9.
Places items appropriately on shelving, pallets on bins to ensure adequate safeguard and access.
10.
Reads, writes and maintains files of various government and commercial documents to include turn in requests, discrepancy reports, shipping/receiving documents, etc.
11.
Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials and equipment.
12.
Operates and maintains various powered industrial vehicles.
13.
Maintains accurate inventory for all materials and equipment.
14.
Interprets a variety of standards operation procedures (SOPs), directives, and policies.
15.
Follows all guidance provided by various directives, handbooks, memorandum, property management regulations, supply and distribution policies, checklists, etc.
16.
Follows oral instruction from dispatcher and/or supervisor pertaining to transporting, destination, cargo, deadlines and any additional/special instruction.
17.
Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and most efficient process.
18.
Understands physical distribution functions to include material receiving, safeguarding (preserving from damage or exposure), storage and issuing.
19.
Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk).
20.
Handles a variety of materials including hazardous and delicate equipment.
21.
Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems.
22.
Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety standards.
23.
Utilizes proper safety techniques when handling a variety of material and equipment.
24.
Takes all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents.
25.
Handles hazardous and sensitive materials according to established procedures.
The following is a Certification of Understanding. RESPONSE TO THIS STATEMENT IS MANDATORY. Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in not being considered for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.