The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Stationery Room is seeking an Inventory Control Offsite Warehouse Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Duties

NATURE OF WORK This is general support work for the Senate Stationery Room. Work includes receiving, organizing, and distributing Stationery Room merchandise in multiple locations, as well as organizing and maintaining shelf stock in Stationery Room. The employee spends a majority of time in offsite warehouse and works closely with Sergeant at Arms (SAA) staff regarding Stationery Room storage at offsite warehouse. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete job description may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Requirements

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

Work requires a high school diploma or GED, with one to three years of warehouse/retail experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of inventory, inventory descriptions, and physical warehouse locations. Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate. Ability to follow departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions. Ability to operate a computer and computer-based inventory control system. Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy. Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service and resolve customer problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, rider pallet jack, forklift, and high lift, with certification, as required. Ability to drive Senate vehicle to and from warehouse.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a warehouse environment and requires the use of normal safety precautions to avoid everyday risks and discomforts when performing the work. Work also involves operating materials-handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand truck, forklift, etc.), which requires the use of special safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, heavy lifting, and carrying items 50 to 100 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, e-mail, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine. Work exposes employee to dust, paper cuts, and splinters. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. Employee must wear Office-issued uniform, including shirt, pants, and work shoes at all times while working.  LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Current Materials Handling Equipment certification in hand truck, pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, rider pallet jack, forklift, and high lift.

Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Contacts

• Address Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources Hart Senate Building Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]