Materials Handler
What you'd do
In this position you will work as a member of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Logistics Division, Property/Supply Branch. The ideal candidate has experience with warehouse operations that include utilizing automated supply systems and broad knowledge of warehouse and storage plans. Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nation safer, stronger, and more prepared! Visit www.careers.fema.gov for more information.
Major duties
All MWEOC staff have emergency assignments and are considered deployed in place. Exercises and activations are planned and unplanned, and may require long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. All MWEOC employees are: (1) required to use a government-issued electronic device (to include cellular phones); (2) subject to recall during emergency situations; and (3) required to perform work in locations both above and below ground. What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as a Materials Handler. Typical assignments include: Determining sequences of loading and unloading, developing space utilization plans, and implementing the movement from dock to bin or from storage to shipping. Receiving, locating, storing, issuing, and shipping supplies, materials, and equipment; routing and expediting movement of parts, supplies and materials. Unloading and checking all inbound freight of supplies/materials and equipment, taking care to document all overages, shortages, damage, and refusing receipt of damaged goods at the dock. Operating a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) ranging from electric carts, vans, cargo trucks, and electric/diesel forklifts with a load capacity up to 10,000 lbs. The operating of vehicles will be in confined spaces, within warehouses, paved roads, and on unpaved, unimproved, or difficult terrain. Providing customer service for MWEOC customers such as issuing materials and distributing supplies for special projects. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every 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's 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. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
What you need to qualify
The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. 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. Working Conditions: Work is done inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit. Regular exposure to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. When working in hazardous materials areas may be subject to exposure from toxins, explosive hazards, or chemical fumes. Work may require protective clothing such as hardhats, steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves and masks. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence. Requires Rotating shift work. Physical Effort: Often stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time and bends, stoops, and works in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries weight in excess of 70 pounds. Movement of items heavier that 70 pounds will be done using the Material Handling equipment available or assistance from other employees. The use and knowledge of MHE is essential. Pre-Employment Physical required. 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, 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. NOTE: 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 here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE): 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.
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