Title 32 Materials Handler Wg-6907-06

Army National Guard Units • Buckhannon, WV

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician excepted service position in the West Virginia National Guard. The position is located in a maintenance facility, warehouse, training site, supply facility, or support facility. It oversees one or more product lines or part of a large warehouse, or serves as the senior nonsupervisory employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility. National Guard membership is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position requires military membership in the West Virginia National Guard by the effective date of placement, U.S. citizenship, a satisfactory security clearance and at minimum a completed National Agency Check before assignment. Applicants must meet the stated military grade range of E3 through E6. A two-year probationary period may be required. The role may require work outside normal duty hours. Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to available resources and funds; PCS funds are unavailable.

The employee performs warehousing activities such as receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping materials and equipment. Duties include planning storage arrangements and warehouse traffic flow; tracking materials and preparing documentation with systems such as STAMIS, computer terminals, and barcode readers; maintaining accountability and required records; coordinating shipments and personnel; operating warehouse vehicles and equipment; and inspecting, classifying, accepting, and disposing of materials and property. The role may involve hazardous materials and requires compliance with applicable handling, storage, safety, and regulatory procedures. The employee prepares reports and supply documents, identifies discrepancies or damage, and routes defective items for technical inspection.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in the West Virginia National Guard is required by the effective date of placement; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Military grade must be at least E3 and no higher than E6; applicants must include their rank in their resume.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A satisfactory security clearance must be obtained and maintained, with at least a completed National Agency Check before assignment.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Applicants must demonstrate experience or training comparing item identification against receiving reports and issue requests; using hand trucks, dollies, and other stock-moving equipment; using hand tools such as hammers and pliers; and following oral and written instructions.
• Applicants must demonstrate experience or training in receiving, packaging, and preparing items for shipment; compiling reports; warehouse planning and documentation; accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques; and setting up and rotating storage locations based on factors such as life expectancy, available space, and product turnover.
• Applicants must explain their qualifications in their own words and provide examples; copying the vacancy announcement or position description is not sufficient.
• Applicants who do not meet the minimum military grade must submit a signed memorandum from their military personnel office confirming eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.
• Enlisted applicants exceeding the maximum military rank must submit a memorandum with the application stating that they will accept a voluntary reduction in rank if selected.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must submit official or unofficial college transcripts or proof of degree with the application.
• The position requires the ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Military Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform its duties.
• The employee must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, select, and ship bulk and bin materials and equipment.
• Assist with plans for storage arrangements, warehouse configuration, stock movement, and traffic flow; establish item locations and arrange stock in smaller facilities.
• Participate in warehouse projects, including relocating commodity or equipment groups and setting up new storage areas.
• Prepare items and material documentation using appropriate Standard Army Management Information Systems, computer terminals, and barcode readers.
• Perform material classification and quality-assurance inspections within the position’s authority, and maintain formal accountability during receipt, storage, and issue.
• Ensure required documents and certificates remain with materials throughout storage and issue, including MSDS, CCI certificates, applicable annexes, DA Form 581, and ammunition residue certificates.
• Prepare supply documents, inventory reports, and production reports; screen shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies and direct shipments to shipping or storage areas.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials in docking areas; schedule personnel to facilitate movement according to priorities, scheduling needs, and available space.
• Operate warehouse perimeter vehicles, including cargo tractors, stake trucks, mobile cranes, and forklifts up to 10,000 pounds.
• Store hazardous materials when required, following specialized handling, storage, and safety procedures.
• Identify, examine, classify, accept, and dispose of materials and property, including electronic equipment and aircraft and automotive components and assemblies.
• Determine the physical condition and serviceability of materials and property; verify stock and part numbers using supply catalogs.
• Advise the supervisor of inconsistent shipment information, defective materials, or shipping damage; recommend actions and prepare statements of facts concerning loss, damage, or destruction of property.
• Route items for technical inspection when defects, excessive wear, corrosion, missing parts, or damage are discovered.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to available resources and funds.

What This Job Offers

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