Materials Handler Supervisor (Warehouse Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Fort Devens, MA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler Supervisor functions as a Warehouse Worker Foreman, rotating among warehouse, commissary, and clothing issue/laundry operations at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility. The position supervises inmate workers who receive, store, ship, and issue supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities needed to operate the facility, as well as issue inmate clothing and launder items for inmates and institutional operations such as Health Services and Food Service. The supervisor is responsible for institutional inventory control, including receiving, cataloging, stocking, and issuing materials from outside sources. The role maintains shipping, receiving, and inventory records through manual procedures and automated data processing systems to ensure perpetual accountability for items handled or held in inventory. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to supervise screen-out element.
  • Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Aptitude for work with prisoners screen-out element.
  • Receive at least one half of the total possible points in the assessment.
  • Provide detailed resume information supporting assessment responses and demonstrating relevant experience and skills.
  • Applicants must have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the position's duties.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Meet the Selective Service requirement, if applicable.
  • Successfully complete pre-employment screening and a panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
  • Complete a qualification inquiry concerning misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution, to determine authorization to carry a firearm.
  • Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia.
  • For original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, meet the maximum entry age of 36 unless an applicable exception applies; applicants above that age with prior federal law enforcement coverage must submit an SF-50 verifying prior coverage.

Nice To Haves

  • Paid and unpaid experience may be credited, provided applicants document the actual time spent in activities, such as hours worked per week.
  • Qualified preference-eligible veterans may be exempt from the maximum entry age.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inmate workers responsible for receiving, storing, shipping, and issuing supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities.
  • Oversee inmate clothing issuance and laundering for inmates and institutional operations, including Health Services and Food Service.
  • Control institutional inventory by receiving, cataloging, stocking, and issuing materials from outside sources.
  • Maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation using manual procedures and automated data processing systems.
  • Maintain perpetual inventory accountability for items handled or held under the incumbent's control.
  • Help maintain the security of the institution and perform correctional responsibilities regularly, with those responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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