Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualification" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Issue, store, and inventory medical and non-medical supplies/equipment in the branch warehouse.
• Load and unload supplies using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Utilize a hand-held tracking system to track packages received into the facility.
• Ensure stock rotation so that shortest shelf life items are utilized and prevent losses.
• Receive stock from receiving operations and determine the appropriate storage location based upon Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), size and frequency of use.
• Responsible for overall management and storage of medical gases, ensuring that they are separated and posted accordingly by type of gas and quantity.
• Refill liquid nitrogen for Family Medicine and Dermatology clinics on a recurring basis.
• Ensure that controlled substances, refrigerated, freezer, flammable, radioactive or hazardous materials are stored correctly upon receipt.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all materiel handling equipment and vehicles utilized by the section.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a government driver's license to operate vehicles up to 5 tons such as 5 ton forklift, stock picker, and pallet jack.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have skill and knowledge of warehousing procedures and storage techniques. I can operate equipment such as a forklift, stock picker, or pallet jack to receive and store medical supply inventory. I can use automated equipment such as personal computers, keyboards, and scanners to locate, track, and distribute orders. I can stack, move, and arrange items on pallets. I can follow oral and written guidance, and apply sound judgment in making the appropriate decision(s) in accomplishing the mission. I can read, write, and understand English - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Physical Effort:
Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, and turning. Both hands, arms and feet are required as well as normal depth perception. Incumbent must be capable of lifting 40 pounds alone, and heavier items with the assistance of other employees or mechanical devices.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in side or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, draft, or poorly lighted. May be exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. May be subject to radiation, toxins, explosive hazards, or chemical fumes. Work requires protective clothing such as safety shoes, gloves, masks, aprons, etc.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

• Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
• Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
• Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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