- Position Title
- Materials Handler Leader
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12733088-DE-SL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Monday, May 26, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
4.
Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
2.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
4.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
7.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
8.
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
9.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
10.
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.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- 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.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
Thank you or applying to the Materials Handler Leader, WL-6907-06 position located in Government Security and Intelligent Documents at the Government Publishing Office (GPO). You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire; then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week for each position. Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability to perform the work of a Materials Handler Leader. Please provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume.
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To minimally qualify for the WL-6907-06 level, you must meet the requirement below: Applicants must meet SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT (Job Element #73): Ability to Lead or Supervise. These duties include 1) assigning tasks to workers; 2) training new warehouse employees on proper work methods and processes; 3) reviewing work while in progress and when completed to make sure supervisor's instructions have been met; 4) conducting inventories of all materials and supplies to assure availability; collecting, storing, tracking and shipping materials; 5) and/or maintaining material handling equipment including lubrication and minor maintenance. From the description below, select the response that best demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability to perform the work of a Materials Handler Leader. Please provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume. Select only one response.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assign work tasks to team members, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload and adherence to established deadlines.
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Provide on-the-job training and instruction to employees in proper material handling techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
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Check completed work for compliance with established standards and ensures proper handling and movement of materials.
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Receive incoming/outgoing shipments.
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Process and verify quantities and conditions of materials and equipment.
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Check for property and/or part number, nomenclature, quantity and condition.
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Verify improper warehousing, infestation, deterioration, improper identifications, mixed stocks, pilferage, and similar conditions.
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Operate material handling equipment such as high lift fork truck, labor savers, low lift walkers, to load/unload trucks, stack, warehouse, and remove boxes, crates, packages, pallets of finished product.
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Operate pallet wrapper.
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Accomplish warehousing and in-storage maintenance of bulk stock, including stacking, palletizing, material handling, unpacking, minor care and preservation
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Load and unload trucks, or other conveyances, assuring that conveyance is suitable and load is properly secured for safe transportation.
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Perform driver's maintenance of materials handling forklifts and daily inspections in accordance with established rules and regulations.
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Read instructions and determine the number of cartons, bundles, sheets, etc. required, based on information contained in the work jacket/copy.
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Interpret packaging requirements to determine how packages are to be wrapped, weighed etc.
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Verify quantities received which may include calibrated scales, weighing the cartons, and multiplying the quantities to arrive at the count.
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Operate specialized equipment to shred/account for books and book components.
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Operate single line belt conveyor.