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MATERIAL HANDLER (MVO)

Department of Defense
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
DFAS - FACILITIES/LOGISTICS/ADMIN - COLUMBUS - JBDM

Summary

Who may apply: This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/11/2025 to 12/26/2025
Salary
$20.63 to - $24.07 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Whitehall, OH
1 vacancy
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
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
D-DFAS-12846989-26
Control number
852168100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • Performs a wide range of warehousing activities, including receiving, storing, and shipping a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment and commodities in support of the operating location.
  • Assembles items into groups based on information shown on the receiving vouchers and segregates materials according to such factors as condition, type of transaction, or property class and routes along appropriate processing lines.
  • Holds material for inspection according to established procedures. Routes items not requiring inspection to proper storage location or the designated organization.
  • Loads and drives motor truck and/or forklift to move, stack, unstack, load, and unload a variety of materials and equipment.
  • Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 40 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 70 pounds, using lifting equipment or the assistance of other workers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
  • Suitable for federal employment.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is defined as: Manages warehousing operations by receiving, storing, and/or shipping various supplies and materials to support operational needs. OR accurately sorts and routes items, adhering to specifications and procedures, while operating forklifts or other equipment to ensure efficient material flow.

Qualifications: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.

Placement in this position may require a pre-employment physical examination. This is required due to the physical requirements of this position. Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries weights up to 40 lbs. May handle heavier items with freight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Examples of Qualifying Experience include: Performing warehousing activities which may include keeping logs and records in an orderly and accurate manner and the operation of mechanized equipment such as utility vehicles, mobile stock selectors and forklifts to receive and transmit storage, inventory and requisition data under the direct supervision of a Supervisory Materials Handler.

Education

Education is not substitutable for experience requirements.

Additional information

  • Moving expense will not be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Travel requirement is seldom.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible
  • Drug Testing Not Required.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:

  1. Best Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Highly Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
  3. Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualifications as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Interpret instructions, specifications, etc
  • Technical practices related to materials handling
  • Work practices related to materials handling


You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846989

Criminal History Inquiries-If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil.

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