Materials Handler at Golden

JOB SUMMARY:

Our mission:  To fulfill President Lincolns promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan,” - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.

You Can Make a Difference! 

Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve.  You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.

Location: This position is within the VA Office of Acquisitions and Logistics, Denver Acquisitions and Logistics Center in Golden, CO.

This position is also being announced under VY-13-MA-949385-DEU to status candidates. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply under both announcements.

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities, i.e. intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities, and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit your resume and supporting documents (see How to Apply).
• Travel and Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Shift work may be required.

DUTIES:Back to top

The Materials Handler in this position will:

• Verify and process individual orders of medical supplies
• Coordinate the storage and handling of incoming shipments
• Conduct inventories to track discrepancies and maintain appropriate stock levels
• Utilize computer systems and programs for accurate accounting, quality control, etc.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

To be eligible for this position at the WG-05 level, you must possess at least the following:

The ability to perform the full range of Materials Handler tasks under general supervision, including: verifying and processing individual orders of supplies; coordinating the storage and handling of incoming shipments; conducting inventories to track discrepancies and maintain appropriate stock levels; and utilizing computer systems and programs for accurate accounting, quality control, etc.

To be eligible for this position at the WG-06 level, you must possess at least the following:

The ability to perform the full range of Materials Handler tasks under general supervision, including overseeing or serving as a lead for the following: verifying and processing individual orders of supplies; coordinating the storage and handling of incoming shipments; conducting inventories to track discrepancies and maintain appropriate stock levels; and utilizing computer systems and programs for accurate accounting, quality control, etc.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Investigation: You may need to successfully complete a background investigation before appointed into the position.
• Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Shift Work: This position may involve shift work. Work performed during hours other than normal day shift will be paid according to the Federal Government work differential schedule.

Physical Demands of the position:

Work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking bending, stooping, reaching, and similar activities in and around distribution areas. Employee will lift and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily in a light industrial environment, although employee may be required to work in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. Work may require the wearing of protective clothing, such as steel-toed shoes, masks, gloves, etc.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

CATEGORY RATING: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified , Well Qualified , Qualified . 

 

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

Your application will be evaluated based on your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies:

 

1.   Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision

2.   Ability follow established warehouse work practices (neatness, cleanliness, and accuracy)

3.   Technical knowledge of warehousing procedures

4.   Knowledge of warehousing materials, tools and equipment

 

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.  Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Information for Veterans: Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best qualified group. The best qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.

Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Golden, Company: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management.