Materials Handler Supervisor

Duties

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Apply technical knowledge of ammo compatibility and load limits to ensure safe, accurate handling and transport.
• Interpret shipping orders to ensure safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Identify and classify hazardous materials to ensure proper storage and handling.
• Handle ammunition and equipment carefully to prevent damage and ensure personal safety.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)with Hazardous (H) endorsement.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete and pass the annual Medical Examination administered by the Anniston Army Depot.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a restricted area badge.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully meet and maintain the requirements of the Physical Security of Arms, Ammunitions and Explosives IAW AR 190-11.
• Occasional Travel may be required.
• This position requires the incumbent to meet the requirements of AMC-R 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• Civilian personnel of the Department of Defense are not exempt from this provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, selectee will be required to sign a form acknowledging understanding of this provision.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Materials Handler Supervisor without more than normal supervision: planning and coordinating material handling operations, works with team members to ensure explosives and/or ammunition are handled in accordance with regulations, ensure that needed materials are available for team members to complete required assignments - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability To Lead or Supervise
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

• Explosive and industrial hazards are a constant threat in performing the duties of this job. Incumbent must possess a valid State Motor Vehicle Operators License and be eligible for Government Vehicle Operations Permit. The incumbent is required to drive a radio-equipped pickup truck several miles each day regardless of weather conditions, and also, walk to magazines and storehouses where there are no accessible roads, to visit crews. The incumbent must be able to fulfill his/her obligation to their subordinates as well as to his/her supervisors. Responsible for keeping the crews working and moving from job to job. This Division is responsible for handling and loading of materials for shipment, unloading and stowing materials, and issuing material for Production. Mental alertness is a necessity since the incumbent is required to make on-the-spot decisions which will have an effect on the work of the crew.
• Working conditions are hazardous and disagreeable. The possibility of an explosion is always imminent.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) 33- Ammunition Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Salary includes applicable Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.