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Position Title
Materials Handler
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTG-12744707-25-YE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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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.
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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.
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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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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). (limit characters)
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 (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
1. Minimum Qualification: Choose the one letter that best describes your level of experience. Do you have the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision? (limit characters)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Responsible for storage and space handling in accordance with regulations for specific commodity or equipment groups (i.e. general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, high value items, etc.). (limit characters)
3. Lays out storage space, establishes item location and determines organization and arrangement of stock. (limit characters)
4. Experience monitoring Administrative and Technical staff's needs for inventoried items in a prompt, timely and cost-effective manner. (limit characters)
5. Maintains warehouse and full inventory in a neat, clean and orderly manner. (limit characters)
6. Maintains a working relationship with staff ordering stock and coordinates the stock items and freight ordered. Posts stock issued items to the patient record. (limit characters)
7. Uses initiative in performing recurring assignments independently. Presents options and/or solutions to leadership for resolution when problems or unfamiliar situations occur. (limit characters)
8. Works directly with internal and external customers where Prosthetic stock is located, such as the contracted Durable Medical Equipment Delivery Company, Physical Therapy, Blind Rehabilitation, and Speech and Audiology. (limit characters)
9. Knowledge of the Prosthetic related software packages and be ability to utilize the software to generate and store all inventory management data for patients. (limit characters)
10. Interprets a variety of standards operation procedures (SOPs), directives, and policies (limit characters)
11. Follows all guidance provided by various directives, handbooks, memorandum, property management regulations, supply and distribution policies, checklists, etc. (limit characters)
12. Manages discrepancy process and follow ups utilizing an electronic record and tracking program in accordance with regulations and policies. (limit characters)
13. Knowledge and the stocking of Prosthetic related items such as, but will not be limited to: wheelchairs, wheelchair parts, special wheelchair cushions, canes, crutches, diabetic shoes and other Durable Medical Equipment. (limit characters)
14. Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and most efficient process (limit characters)
15. Understands physical distribution functions to include material receiving, safeguarding (preserving from damage or exposure), storage and issuing. (limit characters)
16. Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk). (limit characters)
17. Handles a variety of materials including hazardous and delicate equipment. (limit characters)
18. Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems (limit characters)
19. Responsible for freight receipt, distribution, and mailing of numerous stocked and special order items. (limit characters)
20. Utilizes proper safety techniques when handling a variety of material and equipment. (limit characters)
21. Performs a full spectrum of supply operations within a Medical Treatment Center. (limit characters)
22. Responsible for coordination with logistics to ensure inventory is readily available in support of direct patient care. (limit characters)
23. Assembles items for delivery to patient recipients within the medical center and/or prepares items for shipment to patients as needed. (limit characters)