Materials Handler Leader

This position is located within a National Interagency Support Cache (NISC). This position involves warehousing and materials handling activities that include receiving, storing, repairing, refurbishing, and shipping supplies, equipment, and materials. For additional information about the duties of this position, please see the Additional Information section for the regional point of contact.

Leads on a regular and recurring basis, at least 50% of the time, leading and mentoring three or more permanent and temporary employees to achieve materials handling operations.

Provides training in operation of mechanized equipment, utility vehicles, forklifts, automated equipment, inventory, and/or requisition data in automated warehouses.

Provides instruction on and/or performs a variety of duties including handling, delivering, and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable, and temperature sensitive products.

Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs the activities necessary to accomplish the packaging, shipping, and receiving of supplies and equipment needed to support regional and national incidents as well as other national cache support operations.

Coordinates maintenance, inspection, and record keeping for a fleet of vehicles such as semi-trailers, two-axle semi-trucks, cargo vans, 3⁄4 ton pick-up trucks, and various emergency rental agreement vehicles.

Ensures needed plans, material, and tools are available, including obtaining needed stock from supply locations.

Revises setup of stock areas or shift storage locations in consideration of factors such as space available, turnover, and convenience of handling items.

Uses automated material identification equipment such as bar code wands, computer terminals, and laser scanners.

Performs work according to instructions, time schedules, safety requirements, and standards of the occupation.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate motor vehicles before entry on duty. Must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver's license before entry on duty. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. If selected, you must register with the DOT Clearinghouse as a driver at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and complete a Query Consent. You must respond to the consent within 24 hours. Must be a certified forklift operator in accordance with OSHA standards and be able to pass an operator's test, read traffic signs, and complete trip tickets, within one year of initial employment. Required to attain and maintain HAZMAT handling and transportation certification in accordance with 49 CFR regulations, within one year of initial employment.