Lead Materials Handler

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. The position serves as a lead over a group of Materials Handlers within a warehouse setting. Responsibilities Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To : Work Leader Responsibilities Leads crew of Materials Handlers as a regular and recurring part of the job in order to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions. Assures all safety and housekeeping procedures are followed. Ensures workers are aware of trade techniques and practices, and explains safety precautions to be followed while setting up machinery and equipment and operating related vehicles. Reports to supervisor on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays. Answers questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems. Ensures workers are briefed on instructions received from supervisors, and getting work started, by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the crew. Works along with other workers and sets the pace. Demonstrates proper work method. Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work. Maintains a current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders). Ensures assigned staff is provided with daily tasks and follows up to confirm task completion. Checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Urges or advises other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines. Discusses with supervisor the training requirement, problems and other issues concerning the workers. Acts as a communications conduit between higher level supervisors to pass along priorities and resolves conflicting priorities among the warehouse's major segmented areas including but not limited to : Equipment Receiving and Shipping; Office and Printing Supplies; Logistics Medical Supplies; Internet Technology and High Value Items; Cleaning Supplies and Hazardous Materials; Pandemic and Emergency Contingency Supplies; and Mail Room Operations. Spot checks work in progress to ensure chain of supervision's intent is being met and conforms to regulatory compliance. Reports progress and issues to supervisor as well as the need for resources to overcome obstacles or advance warehouse operations. Seeks guidance or direction from supervisor or staff within other divisions in order to address unanticipated problems with ongoing projects and / or work in progress. Serves as the subject matter expert on relevant regulatory requirements for all aspects of warehouse management including, but not limited to, VHA Directives, Local Medical Center Memorandums (MCM), Standard Operating Procedures, and other written guidelines; shares knowledge with Materials Handlers. Non-Lead Duties Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with VA regulations and requirements that determine the configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow. In a large warehouse facility, handles space and storage in accordance with VA regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, and high value items. In a small warehouse facility, undertakes the full spectrum of warehouse functions, and may serve as the senior nonsupervisory worker of the facility with responsibility for laying out storage space, establishing item locations, determining organization and arrangement of stock and identifying high and low usage items according to VA regulations and procedures. May require the driving of a vehicle, truck, or van not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), with electrical or hydraulic lift. Works on own initiative to consolidate materials, and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials. May coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on the docking area which may require scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements and space allocations. Maintains spreadsheets; works within responsible area to rotate stock, check for outdates, and maintain the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls. Work Schedule : 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm, Monday - Friday Position Description Title / PD# : Lead Materials Handler / PD03762A 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 period Subject to background / security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01 / 23 / 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.