Summary This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The position is located at an assigned Veterans Administration medical facility performing warehouse work. Handles or oversees one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility. Responsibilities Responsible for storage and space handling in accordance with regulations for specific commodity or equipment groups (i.e., general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, high-value items, etc.) Lays out storage space, establishes item location, and determines organization and arrangement of stock Utilizes regulatory requirements when receiving, storing, and moving hazardous and toxic materials and substances (i.e., certain @types of chemicals, radioactive materials, etc.) Maintains the warehouse in a neat, clean, and orderly manner Operates and maintains various powered industrial vehicles Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily deliveries Handles delivering and warehousing materials, including hazardous, flammable, and temperature-sensitive products Completes monthly reports and supporting benchmarks Reads, writes, and maintains files of various government and commercial documents, including turn-in requests, discrepancy reports, shipping/receiving documents, etc. Interprets a variety of standard operation procedures (SOPs), directives, and policies Follows all guidance provided by various directives, handbooks, memoranda, property management regulations, supply and distribution policies, and checklists Manages discrepancy processes and follow-ups utilizing an electronic record and tracking program in accordance with regulations and policies Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles, or pallets to ensure safety and the most efficient process Understands physical distribution functions, including material receiving, safeguarding (preserving from damage or exposure), storage, and issuing Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk) Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems Handles a variety of materials including hazardous and delicate equipment Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety standards Utilizes proper safety techniques when handling a variety of materials and equipment Uses all @types of personal protective equipment (PPE) Takes all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Material Handler/PD99803S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/18/2025. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices Work Practices 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Light lifting, under 15 pounds Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Light carrying, under 15 pounds Straight pulling (3-4 hours) Pulling hand over hand (3-4 hours) Pushing (3-4 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (3-4 hours) Standing (2-3 hours) Repeated bending (3-4 hours) Climbing, legs only (3-4 hours) Climbing, use of legs and arms Both legs required Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle Both eyes required Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
