Major duties include but not limited to:

• Performs nonsupervisory work involving the physical receipt, identification, examination, classification, final acceptance, and disposition of materials and equipment in the DLS warehouse.
• Controls, determines, selects, verifies, and processes individual orders of medical supplies, including prosthetic and sensory aid items, from one or more specific commodity programs, for shipment directly to Veterans and Department of Defense Healthcare Facilities worldwide.
• Follow established procedures in receiving, checking, verifying, sorting and classifying materials and equipment by stock numbers, size, classification, and condition. Compares data relating to item characteristics, descriptions, conditions, and quantities against accompanying invoice, bill-of-lading, purchase order documents, or computerized readouts and notes any discrepancies. Discrepancies are reported to higher graded workers for resolution.
• Utilize sophisticated computer systems and programs for the accurate accounting, quality control, discrepancy analysis and resolution. This includes the interpretation and process of all related documentation and identifying discrepancies, defects and detailed merchandise acceptability.
• Duties include, unpacking boxes, crates, and cartons that contain specialized medical/prosthetic equipment, commodities, electronic equipment, sensitive, and fragile use items from manufacturing sources, Telehealth items returned directly from Veterans and returns from other VA Medical Center and Clinical installations.
• Receives supply items in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Coordinates the storage and handling of incoming shipments.
• Receives supply items that require special handling due to high value, security requirements, fragility, etc.
• Assists in maintaining the inventory system of a large supply facility, including proper stock locations and rotations.
• May work as the experienced MH teaming with lower and higher grade workers by receiving, separating, dismantling, sorting, and testing a variety of specialized home Telehealth and durables to determine whether they are acceptable for refurbishing and re-issue or unacceptable for purposes intended and needing proper disposal.
• Conducts inventories to track discrepancies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Utilizes state-of-the-art mail processing systems to process incoming and outgoing mail/parcels of a variety of sizes, weights, and classes for shipment via the United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service, Fed-Ex and other freight carriers.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated, state of the art Automated Packaging Systems for the processing of specific commodity items, to include navigating within applicable custom software programs and processes.
• Assists in conducting inventories and subsequent analysis of same, as required by a specific schedule of commodity items, to maintain appropriate stock levels, identify and track discrepancies, and verify specific transaction processing procedures, in accordance with established facility policies.
• Examines off-the-shelf products; items well marked by codes, nameplates, serial numbers, or distinctive colors, shapes, and sizes; or materials of distinctive color, ply or strength. The position also deals with unique items, special order items, test or trial items, and commodities for other use within the DLS.
• Maintains proper care, operation, and protection of DLS vehicles by routinely checking fluid levels of the battery, oil, radiator at each fueling in order to prevent any unnecessary vehicle failures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time; Rotating 8 hour shifts between the hours of 6:00am - 6:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler / 81549A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must take, pass, and continue validation of federal driver's safety courses.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/11/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Competence
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work with Others

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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and similar activities in and around distribution areas on a concrete floor. Routinely lifts and carries items that weigh up to the maximum allowable weight for common carriers (UPS, FEDEX, US Postal Service, etc.) - normally up to 70 pounds. Extended periods of intense concentration are required to insure the accuracy and timeliness of the work product. Employee typically works in an indoor environment involving everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms. Observance of normal safety practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations is required. The area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work may require wearing of protective clothing, such as steel-toes shoes, masks, gloves, etc. The employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of minor cuts, scrape, bruises, and abrasions. Requires assembly and disassembly of industrial steel shelving, furniture, and equipment as assigned.

How you will be evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.