Duties
The Materials Expediter expedites stock selection, receipt, issue, packaging, and delivery of urgently needed-parts and materials to satisfy priority requests received from the FAA Logistics Center worldwide customers.
Selects property from all areas of the warehouse or outlying stockrooms to satisfy priority requests for material during normal and non-normal duty hours. Responsible for contacting ordering facility to determine if callbacks are required. Responsible for contacting inventory managers, equipment specialists, and shop personnel to have item procured or repaired. Performs item identification research as required when requested item is not identified with a catalog number, not stocked by catalog number, or catalog number and nomenclature do not agree with item in stock. Performs computer inventory file research to determine if stock should be available when warehouse refusal received. Performs research to determine if substitute or interchangeable item or next higher assembly is available.
Processes confirming issue documents for shop repaired assets and inventory freeze assets to assure accurate and timely updating of the Logistics Center inventory records and voucher control registers. Accomplishes material receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, distribution, issue, stock maintenance, physical inventory, and provides proper packaging on all incoming and outgoing shipments in support of the F&E National Airspace System and FAA National Programs. Coordinates with Supervisor and/or Work Leader on problems that have occurred or may occur. May make recommendations for improvement of working procedures.
Provides leadership and assistance in training lower grade personnel in procedures for storage, issuing, and packing all requisitions. Independently operates all Government Furnished Equipment including the MINI AS/RS (Automated Storage & Retrieval System). Maintains supplies in immediate work area and utilizes equipment for the assigned task.
Required to operate up to a 2 1/2 ton truck for the purpose of pickup and delivery of priority shipments to and from the air terminals, motor freight terminals, post office, bus station, etc. Required to operate forklifts up to 20,000 pounds for the purpose of handling material to accomplish assigned tasks. Responsible for weighing, labeling, and annotating the necessary information on shipping documents.
Performs critical preservation and packaging of special priority items which requires extensive and varied knowledge of appropriate preservation packing techniques and assuring that the final package is consistent with item protection and quality is acceptable. Knowledge of hazardous material codes in compliance with title 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) for the packing and shipping of material is required.
Routes priority shipments via GBL (Government Bill of Lading) by determining the most appropriate and economical rate via air, motor freight, express, water or parcel post on outgoing shipments during non-normal duty hours. Updates computer shipping status records.
Performs housekeeping duties consisting of sweeping, cutting up and removing empty boxes and old pallets, picking up paper and emptying trash to maintain work in a clean, presentable fashion.
Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Supervisor and/or Work Leader, who furnish policy and procedure guidance. Work is reviewed on the basis of effectiveness and ability to maintain an orderly flow of material and initiative displayed in expediting actions on priority needs.
Works any shift as required, to accomplish assigned duties. May be required to work weekends, holidays, alternate days off and be subject to callback when advised by management. May also be required to utilize communication devices (i.e. pagers) to assure immediate notification.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment Physical may be required.
- Shift work required.
- Possession of appropriate State and Government vehicle operator's licenses or permits is required.
- Please review required documents & additional information.
Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated based on their possession of the general experience required for the position being filled. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and you have the required ability or potential to perform the job.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Screen-out Element for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
- SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT - Ability to perform the work of a Materials Expediter with no more than normal supervision.
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Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the ability to perform the work of a Materials Expediter with no more than normal supervision.
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Pre-employment Physical Requirement: You must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical prior to appointment.
Applicants should include examples of general experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Information Regarding KSA’s:
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and Selective Factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF), if applicable, and the KSA’s listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
Supplemental Documentation, e.g. transcripts, etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-C400@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If your qualifications for this position are based on education, you MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT OF YOUR COLLEGE COURSEWORK. If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring authorities, you must submit the following documentation: Persons with Disabilities and Persons with Targeted Disabilities Appointment: You must provide proof of disability documentation (i.e. Schedule A Letter) that: -May be a letter or other documentation on official stationery or letterhead with an official signature. -Clearly states that you are eligible for appointment under the PWD/PWTD hiring authority or a Schedule A appointment authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u). -Must indicate that the individual is indeed a person with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. -Does not need to detail the specific disability.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at
Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.