Clarification from the agency

Applications Will Be Received From All US Citizens Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

***Please Note: This position is temporary in nature and is not to exceed 13 Months. This is strictly a temporary appointment where there is no permanent need or permanent funding available for the work involved and that the temporary appointment is limited in duration. The duration of this temporary appointment may be shorter or longer, depending on the duration of the work or project. The temporary position may also be terminated at any time due to lack of work and/or lack of funds without any advance notice. As a non-permanent employee, you may also be separated for failure to meet management’s expectations, with no advance notice.

The position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License. Requires a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck operator for the Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6).

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday (4:00 AM - 12:30 PM) Hours May Change Due to Operating Needs of Management

DUTIES:

Materials Handling 

Transports bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment and parts from an off-site warehouse or other supply facility. Receives and marks incoming stock. Stocks, rotates and marks items. Completes on-line forms with stock description, quantity, unit of issue and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing supplies, materials and equipment.

Loads and unloads incoming and outgoing materials. Checks shipping documents to verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing items. Inspects equipment and materials to identify obvious damage. Inspects incoming shipments for quantity, quality and condition. Sorts material for storage. Reports discrepancies or damage to the leader or supervisor.

Selects storage location, stocks, moves and arranges warehoused items. Labels items to ensure proper identification. Stores materials to protect them from damage or deterioration and to enable ready location and handling of items. Rotates stock to avoid excessive shelf-life losses. Safeguards keys to storage areas.

Issue supplies to requesting office. Obtains signatures to acknowledge delivery. Assists in utilizing the Warehouse inventory management system (Maximo) to maintain and update records of material and purchase orders.

Uses dollies, electric jacks and hand tools. Stacks, moves and arranges items on pallets considering height, weight and special handling requirements.

Operation of Motor Vehicles Weighing Up to 33,000 Pounds 

The primary purpose of the position is to load vehicles, transport supplies and equipment to multiple sites, such as Ft. Meade, MD, Alexandria, VA, Landover, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD and out-of-state such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Drives the 2008 Kenworth, Model T300 on a regular and recurring basis10 to 18 hours per week. The vehicle has air brakes and the GVW is 54,600 lbs. requiring a CDL.

Other vehicles driven on a regular basis include: 2006 International DT466, GVW 33,000 lbs., 2012 International Durastar, GVW 23,000 lbs. and the 2013 Ford F-750, GVW 26,000 lbs. and large trailers. Operates forklifts, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and pallet wrap machines. The primary purpose of the positions are to load vehicles, transport supplies and equipment to multiple sites, such as Ft. Meade, MD, Alexandria, VA, Landover, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD and out-of-state such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

Relied upon to drive the 2008 Kenworth, Model T300 on a regular and recurring basis10 to 18 hours per week. The vehicle has air brakes and the GVW is 54,600 lbs. requiring a CDL. Other vehicles driven on a regular basis include: 2006 International DT466, GVW 33,000 lbs., 2012 International Durastar, GVW 23,000 lbs. and the 2013 Ford F-750, GVW 26,000 lbs. and large trailers. Also operates forklifts, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and pallet wrap machines.

Operates vehicles through major congested areas. Determines the manner and sequence of loading cargo to achieve load balance and adequate protection for fragile items. Operates hydraulic lift gate to lift and lower cargo. Secures cargo to prevent shifting and to protect the load; marks dangerous or protruding cargo with flags, placards or reflection lights. Is responsible for safety of passengers, loading and unloading cargo. Arranges cargo according to size and structure and secures for safety. Maintains and prepares records of the day-to-day use of the vehicle.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
• You must possess a Commercial Driver's License.
• You be certified as a Powered Industrial Truck operator for the Forklift.

Requirements:

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position.

• Appropriate Level of Supervision

Applicants must submit proof of their Commercial Driver's License and Certificate of Powered Industrial Truck operator for Forklift to be considered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:

1) Appropriate Level of Supervision

2) Safety Practices

3) Tools and Equipment

4) Technical Knowledge

5) Assembly, Installation and Repair

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).