Materials Handler (MVO)
Vacancy has expired
Atlanta, GA
| Employer: | FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Summary \u003Cp\u003EThe ideal candidate for this position is certified on both sit-down and stand-up forklifts. Can operate a computer terminal and scan gun to record commodity data. Independently performs a full range of warehouse duties, and receives, unloads, stores, ships, and maintains equipment and supplies.\u003C/p\u003E Duties \u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat will I do in this position if hired?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this position, you will independently perform a full range of warehouse duties, and receives, unloads, stores, ships, and maintains equipment and supplies. Typical assignments include:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssisting in the efficient storage and arrangement of materials, following Agency procedures and regulations.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOperating a fork-lift to move material and equipment.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOperating a computer terminal to record data.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVerifying the quantity and quality of items received.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat else do I need to know? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAt FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. \u003C/strong\u003EEvery FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee\u0027s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation.\u003C/strong\u003E At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA\u0027s ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.fema.gov/\u0022\u003Ewww.fema.gov\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E Requirements \u003Cp\u003EThe qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplicants will be rated in accordance with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.asp\u0022\u003EOPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard\u003C/a\u003E. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorking Conditions:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPerforms assignments indoors in both comfortable and uncomfortable areas, and outdoors in all but most extreme inclement weather. Work areas may be hot, dusty, drafty, inadequately lighted and ventilated, etc. Is subject to cuts, abrasions, injuries from equipment, or the possibility of serious injury resulting from accidents while driving and/or loading and unloading materials.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrives in all types of traffic and weather on public roads, and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds. Commercial Drivers\u0027 License (CDL) required. TDP - This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) because of its security, public-health, and/or public safety sensitivity, therefore you are subject to random drug testing under FEMA\u0027s Drug-Free Workplace Plan (DWP). Refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe forklift operator works inside areas that are sometimes damp and drafty. Occasionally works outside in all kinds of weather.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhysical Effort:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWork requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELight physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls to motor vehicles. Moderate physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing and controlling heavier vehicles.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EForklift operating requires moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift and raising, lowering, and tilting the loads being moved. Strain is caused by the vibration of the forklift truck.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust meet the physical requirements to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver\u0027s License.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExperience 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, religious, 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.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENOTE:\u003C/strong\u003E Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECurrent or former FEMA Reservists/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE):\u003C/strong\u003E To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.\u003C/p\u003E | |