MATERIAL HANDLER SUPERVISOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a Material Handler Supervisor in the Material Readiness Cell (MRC) Branch, in the Supply Department (Code 500), located at the NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
Major duties
You will plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections on a regular and reoccurring basis. You will review and evaluates the work of subordinate employees, explain work requirements, methods and procedures required to perform tasks. You will coordinate with leadership and employees in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE Ability to execute, implement, and oversee DoD and Navy Supply Chain operations, relationships, and responsibilities, including the strategic execution of material movement processes. Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate diverse personnel while prioritizing multiple resources and efforts simultaneously in a high-traffic, dynamic, and fast-paced operational environment. Ability to interpret instructions, relay appropriate information to personnel with a need-to-know, maintain rigid safety standards, and manage accurate records for performance measurement, including scheduling, communication, and timekeeping. Ability to plan, coordinate, and establish critical deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, while actively resolving complex work issues and implementing corrective solutions. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
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