MATERIALS HANDLER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR/FORKLIFT OPERATOR)

Duties
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• Perform duties associated with the receipt, turn-in and issue/shipment of a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments manually, by handcarts, and other non-mechanized conveyances, or by operation with a forklift.
• Receive both posted and un-posted items to include safeguarding Cold-Chain Management and Temperature Sensitive Medical Products (TSMP), Class I and Class II controlled substances, hazardous chemicals and compressed gases.
• Operate electric, gasoline and/or diesel-powered vehicles with gross vehicle weights not to exceed Class 6 (GVW 19,501 to 26,000 pounds).
• Operate a 2K forklift truck capable of lifting loads up to 4,000 pounds and as high as 30'.
• Serve as the organization's alternate Mail Assistant performing various duties which include the accountability, safeguarding, and maintaining of registers for incoming and outgoing certified, insured, and registered mail.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Within 6 months of employment and annually thereafter, obtain and maintain certification for Cold Chain Management, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
• Within 6 months of employment, must obtain and maintain a license to operate forklifts up to 4,000 lbs. at the incumbent's expense.
• Must be able, and willing, to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, hearing protection, aprons, gloves, respirator and/or helmet, etc.
• Position requires employee to work occasional overtime. Incumbent will either be called in during off-duty hours or be required to remain on duty for an extended period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) MATERIALS HANDLER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR/FORKLIFT OPERATOR) ~ without more than normal supervision. Qualified candidates for the Materials Handler (MVO/FLO), must have the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision such as the ability to perform common warehouse activities, collect, receive, store, select, issue, transport, and ship materials, supplies, and/or equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• 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.