- Position Title
- Materials Handler
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTC-12735673-25-MV Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 13, 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.
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).
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.
(*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.)
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.
(*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Driver's License: 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?
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?
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.
3.
Checks received shipment items against electronic purchase orders and/or other related
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.
7.
Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials
and equipment.
and equipment.
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.
8.
Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature
sensitive products.
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.
requests, discrepancy reports, shipping/receiving documents, etc.
11.
Maintains accurate inventory for all materials and equipment.
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.
Interprets a variety of standards operation procedures (SOPs), directives, and policies.
13.
Follows all guidance provided by various directives, handbooks, memorandum, property management
regulations, supply and distribution policies, checklists, etc.
regulations, supply and distribution policies, checklists, etc.
14.
Follows oral instruction from dispatcher and/or supervisor pertaining to transporting, destination,
cargo, deadlines and any additional/special instruction.
cargo, deadlines and any additional/special instruction.
15.
Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems.
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.
Using forklifts, manual and mechanized pallet jacks, and other loading and storage mechanisms.
17.
Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and most efficient process.
18.
Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk).
19.
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.
20.
Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety
21.
Utilizes proper safety techniques when loading and unloading vehicles.
22.
Uses all types of personal protective equipment (PPE).
23.
Takes all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents.
24.
Handling hazardous and sensitive materials according to established procedures.
25.
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 and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
REMINDER SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status. SF-50's can be found in your eOPF. An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you MUST provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. General Adjustment SF-50's with the effective date of within the last year do not provide the information to reflect time-in-grade requirement has been met and therefore cannot be the only SF-50. If you are currently serving in a Hybrid Title 38 position, your SF-50's must reflect you have been in the position longer than one year. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old (to verify grade held).
RESUME REMINDER: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Resume should include for example: contact information; descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week if part-time, and supervisor's name and phone number; education, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned; other information such as possession of licenses, certificates, etc. Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience. Although not mandatory, if the position is (was) with the Federal government, either military or civilian, you should state the series and grade or pay grade (rank) and the date of last promotion. Veterans' Preference: Does not apply to Merit System Promotions whose Area of Consideration is limited to current facility and agency employees.
RESUME REMINDER: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Resume should include for example: contact information; descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week if part-time, and supervisor's name and phone number; education, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned; other information such as possession of licenses, certificates, etc. Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience. Although not mandatory, if the position is (was) with the Federal government, either military or civilian, you should state the series and grade or pay grade (rank) and the date of last promotion. Veterans' Preference: Does not apply to Merit System Promotions whose Area of Consideration is limited to current facility and agency employees.