PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.
This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Administrative Facilities Services Division. As a Material Handler, you will oversee the general and specialized supply, records, furniture, and nonexpendable property and is responsible for storage and space utilization for two warehouses in accordance with agency regulations.
Summary
PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.
This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Administrative Facilities Services Division. As a Material Handler, you will oversee the general and specialized supply, records, furniture, and nonexpendable property and is responsible for storage and space utilization for two warehouses in accordance with agency regulations.
Work independently in a wide range of warehousing activities, including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized supplies, records, furniture, and nonexpendable property for all offices within the Bureau of Fiscal Service. These deliveries are by freight, motor freight, van lines, delivery services, or other carriers.
Independently unload all supplies, records, furniture, and nonexpendable property received, verifying the contents of each shipment against bills of lading, waybills, packing slips, or invoices, which might accompany the shipments.
Sign receipts for shipments, making note of the condition of the shipment on bills of lading or other required documents.
Verify against the associated purchase order before the shipment is accepted and determine the office or area that ordered. Upon receipt of supplies, furniture, nonexpendable property, etc., prepare Receiving Reports and arrange for delivery to requester; ensure appropriate individual signs for receipt.
Fill requisition or memorandum requests for supplies, records, furniture, and nonexpendable property maintained by the warehouse stockroom.
All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Manual dexterity, deftness of manipulation, and coordination in moving equipment are required. The incumbent must have the physical dexterity to uncrate and move large shipments of supplies and materials such as furniture, steel walls, computer paper, computers, etc. The work at times is very dirty and hazardous. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, and possible injury when moving, lifting, and crating and uncrating heavy items, chemicals, and equipment. Must exercise tact, courtesy, discretion, and good judgment in furnishing or obtaining information, in person or via telephone, while conducting warehouse operations.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
Complete a pre-employment medical examination (including vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) by an authorized Government physician and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous physically demanding duties. You will be required to undergo regular physical examinations and to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training. You must show in your résumé and in your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
You must meet the screen-out element, The Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.
To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: Experience working in a warehouse, or a similar setting, without more than normal supervision - receiving, issuing, and storing supplies and equipment, seeking supervisor assistance on occasion, and with my work being routinely checked by a supervisor.
In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online questions in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out Element)
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
Dexterity and Safety
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Student loan repayment may be offered.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Work is performed primarily in the warehouse area and on or near the loading dock where the incumbent is subject to all types of weather, fumes from motor trucks, dust and potential infection. At times, working outside during the extreme temperatures of winter and summer are necessary.
When required, serves as a back up to the motor vehicle operator position. In this capacity, incumbent will be required to operate a various sizes of box trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds.
Must successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.
Key Requirements:
Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out Element)
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
Dexterity and Safety
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
Your assessment results will provide a rating that places you into one of three quality categories: Superior (highest quality), Good (well-qualified), or Satisfactory (qualified). Your category placement determines if you'll be referred to the hiring manager.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
To be considered "Well Qualified" you must meet the following definition:
Experience working in a warehouse without more than normal supervision - receiving, issuing, and storing supplies and equipment, performing recurring tasks with occasional spot-checks, and referring all unusual situations to a supervisor.
Optional Essay QuestionsApplicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
When The Bureau of Fiscal Service completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.
Administrative Facilities Services Division
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and, if applicable, your transcript(s) to verify that you meet the basic qualification requirements. This review will determine whether you advance to the next stage of the assessment process. The most qualified candidates may be invited for an interview. Following a tentative job offer, any required suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.
Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.
Administrative Facilities Services Division
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and, if applicable, your transcript(s) to verify that you meet the basic qualification requirements. This review will determine whether you advance to the next stage of the assessment process. The most qualified candidates may be invited for an interview. Following a tentative job offer, any required suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
