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Materials Handler (FLO/MVO)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CENWW, Logistics Management Office
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Summary

About the Position: This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERA256116101730. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
02/03/2025 to 02/14/2025
Salary
$24.31 to - $28.34 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 6
Location
01 vacancies in the following location:
Walla Walla, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CERA256116101731
Control number
830192900

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • Receives, inspects, and unloads all supplies, equipment, and furniture using hand carts or other non-mechanized conveyances or a forklift.
  • Completes receiving reports and inventory sheets and submitting those to the property book officer.
  • Packs and loads furniture, supplies, and other items for shipment to field offices or property disposal sites.
  • Stores items for maximum convenience of handling and ease of movement.
  • Utilizes a computer to process receiving reports, invoice and transmit bills for payments, and prepare monthly facility distributions and accruals.
  • Coordinates and assists with vehicle reservations, issuance and return of vehicles.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a forklift operating license within 12 months of employment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  • Subject to a Pre-employment and annual examination.
  • Subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.


  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments



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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Materials Handler (FLO/MVO) without more than normal supervision. I can assist in organizing and arranging stock in a warehouse and maintaining logs and files to document receipt and distribution of warehouse stock. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • Physical Effort: The incumbent must possess the ability to lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other employees. Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Must meet physical qualifications required for permit to operate a forklift truck and motor vehicle weighing up to l/2 ton.
  • Working Condition: Work is performed inside warehouse in bin rooms, in open storage areas and on receiving and shipping docks. The areas may be hot, damp, cold, drafty or poorly lighted. Work is performed in closed quarters. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasion falls and injury from falling stock. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and solvents. Work requires wearing safety shoes in the performance of official duties.

Additional information

  • Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
  • If applicable, return rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment.
  • If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 13 months will need to apply to Announcement #CERA256116101730 at the following link:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/830193900
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.






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