Materials Handler Leader (Fire Support)

Forest Service • Grand Rapids, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Interagency Support Cache (NISC). This position involves warehousing and materials handling activities that include receiving, storing, repairing, refurbishing, and shipping supplies, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate motor vehicles before entry on duty.
• Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), within the first 12 months of initial employment.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result.
• If selected, you must register with the DOT Clearinghouse as a driver at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and complete a Query Consent. You must respond to the consent within 24 hours.
• Must possess or obtain forklift operator certification in accordance with OSHA standards and be able to pass an operator's test, read traffic signs, and complete trip tickets, within the first 60 days of initial employment.
• Required to attain and maintain HAZMAT handling and transportation certification in accordance with 49 CFR regulations, within one year of initial employment.
• Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience.
• Eligibility will be determined by relevance, scope, and quality of overall experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
• Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below: Screen-out Job Element: Applicants must show the Ability to Lead or Supervise . Applicants who do not meet the screen-out job elements will not be further evaluated.
• In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below: Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety
• To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to obtain and/or maintain additional commercial driver's license endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Leads on a regular and recurring basis, leading and mentoring three or more permanent and temporary employees to achieve materials handling operations.
• Provides training and certify assigned employees in the safe operation of mechanized equipment, various forklifts and other material handling devices.
• Ensures that all items, including hazardous materials, are properly marked, tagged/labeled and in properly marked containers.
• Ensures needed plans, material, and tools are available, including obtaining needed stock from supply locations.
• Uses automated material identification equipment such as bar code wands, computer terminals, and laser scanners.
• Performs work according to instructions, time schedules, safety requirements, and standards of the occupation.
• Selects designated items for storage, build and assemble kits for storage and shipment per National standards or specifications.

Benefits

• 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.
• Government housing and federal day care facilities may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed