Materials Handler Leader (Fire Support)

Summary 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 contact Nathan Comte at nathan.comte@usda.gov. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency Open to the Public. Duties Leads on a regular and recurring basis, leading and mentoring three or more permanent and temporary employees to achieve materials handling operations. Provides training and certify assigned employees in the safe operation of mechanized equipment, various forklifts and other material handling devices. Ensures that all items, including hazardous materials, are properly marked, tagged/labeled and in properly marked containers. Ensures needed plans, material, and tools are available, including obtaining needed stock from supply locations. 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. Selects designated items for storage, build and assemble kits for storage and shipment per National standards or specifications. Requirements Conditions of employment 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 state driver's license to operate motor vehicles before entry on duty. Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), within the first 12 months of initial employment. 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 possess or obtain forklift operator certification in accordance with OSHA standards and be able to pass an operator's test, read traffic signs, and complete trip tickets, within the first 60 days 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. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirem…

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