This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/520492400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as NPC-2019-0089, Materials Handler, WG-6907-05, DLB-MP-MAP-Internal, which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/
This is a Term Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed 13 months. Term Appointments may be extended up to 4 years.
Learn more about this agency12/31/2018 to 01/16/2019
$19.28 - $22.50 per hour
WG 05
12 vacancies in the following location:
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Term - Full-Time Work Schedule
Full-time - Competitive Service: Term Appointment not to exceed 13 months. May be extended.
Competitive
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NPC-2019-0090
520492400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All qualified United States citizens.
This job opportunity is for Materials Handler positions located in the Day Material Handling Unit, Warehousing Section, Decennial Logistics Branch (DLB), National Processing Center (NPC). The function of the section is to provide a variety of services including: supply, warehousing, shipping, receiving, forklift, labor and packing, and property management. This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Selectees will initially report to the main Jeffersonville campus and then will move to the off-site Decennial facility located at 100 Logistics Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 which is approximately 7.8 miles from the main National Processing Center campus.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill other vacancies.
The individual selected for this position will perform the full range of duties for multiple warehousing positions including those tasks performed by a material handler, packer, and forklift operator and will be responsible for:
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Various flexible work schedules are not available.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Incumbent's duties require daily standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting. While receiving, warehousing, filling requests, and in performance of inventories, incumbent will frequently lift items weighing 35 - 65 pounds and occasionally move or push material weighing over 65 pounds. Rolling conveyances include warehouse trucks, wire bins, carts, etc., which may be loaded with material exceeding the weight of 100 pounds. Items weighing over 40 lbs may be moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. When packing, incumbent performs work on hard surfaces and in areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Moderate physical effort is required of the incumbent in operating hand and foot controls while driving using upper body (arms, neck, shoulders) in turning, starting, and stopping the forklift truck and raising, lowering and tilting the loads being moved.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The warehousing areas are poorly lighted and often hot, cold, damp, or drafty due to the frequent opening of doors. Material is unloaded and loaded on trucks on the dock, therefore exposing incumbent to bad weather at various times. The work area is often dirty, dusty, greasy, and has high noise levels. When working with hazardous materials, may be exposed to toxins or chemical fumes. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, gloves, etc. While handling boxes, crates, and skids, the incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, or falls from ladders when stocking shelves.
PHYSICAL EXAM: Selectee will be required to pass a physical examination, prior to effective date of selection to this position. Cost of physical will be the responsibility of selectee.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification standard for this position is found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations published by the Office of Personnel Management. You may find more information at www.opm.gov.
Note to current NPC employees: If you are a current NPC employee and are selected from this announcement, this selection will change your type of appointment to a Term Appointment. At the end of this Term Appointment, your employment with NPC will end. You will be required to re-compete for any permanent positions. In some cases, you may be eligible for reinstatement. Applying for Reinstatement may allow former federal employees to reenter the Federal competitive service workforce without competing with the general public.
Candidates must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection.
A one year trial period will be required.
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must have had sufficient training and experience to show your ability to perform the duties of the position. At a minimum, you must meet the Barely Acceptable level on the screen-out element; Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND furnish detailed information on the resume which supports the occupational questionnaire responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position. Eligibility will be determined by comparing your resume to your responses to the occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) that you completed as part of the application and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "gold', "silver", "bronze".. We will review your resume, optional cover letter, supporting documentation, and dates of employment (mm/dd/yy) on the resume to determine if you meet the eligibility for the position. Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How applicants will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans’ preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).
Applicant will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their experience as relates to the following job elements (please do not provide a separate written response). The assessment tool/questionnaire will evaluate the applicant on the job elements listed below:
Element 1- Ability to do work of the position without more than normal supervision.(SCREEN OUT ELEMENT)
Element 6 - Ability to operate fork-lift trucks and related equipment.
Element 18 - Ability to handle weights and loads.
Element 25A - Work Practices. (Receipt, storage, issue, inventorying, handling the materials, packing, staging of materials for shipment)
Element 25E - Technical Practices. (Warehousing operations including packing materials for shipment)
Element 75B - Ability to interpret instructions.
Element 82A - Knowledge of materials.
Element 86B - Ability to operate with dexterity and safety.
INTERVIEW WORK SAMPLE: Applicants selected for an interview will be required to participate in a work sample during the interview process. Applicants should dress appropriately to participate in the work sample. The work sample will consist of the following:
A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience, optional cover letter, and the online questionnaire. Your resume must indicate country of citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week, annual salary, and specify the job duties related to the advertised position. For work in the Federal service, include the grade level of the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable. Indicate on resume the type of veterans' preference claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service to validate claim of veterans’ preference and, if applicable, VA letter). If a compensable veteran is selected, an SF-15 will be required prior to appointment. Active duty service members must submit certification from the armed forces that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx . For a fillable copy of the SF-15, go to: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation, if applicable. See the "Other Information" section.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply online, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov . Enter the job announcement number in the left hand box titled “Keywords” and then click on the SEARCH button. To begin, click the “Apply” button in the middle of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. (After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking “Submit”, you will automatically transition to the Department of Commerce’s specific site where you will complete your application. You must click “Submit” at the end of the application process to send your applications for consideration.)
To return to a saved application, log into your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Applications". Click on the position title and then select “UPDATE APPLICATION” to continue.
If you have problems completing the online application, including problems submitting the supporting documents, contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866-656-6831. The Help Desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (ET), excluding Federal holidays.
All online applications and supplemental materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications online using the application process outlined at www.usajobs.gov. While electronic applications are strongly encouraged, paper applications will also be accepted. Please contact the Human Resources Specialist identified in the vacancy announcement for details and instructions on the process for submitting your paper application. Paper applications and supplemental materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Applications.” The status will be visible next to the corresponding position. The four points of notification are:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/520492400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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