This position is located within the Supply Chain Management Service at Richard L. Roudebush VAMC Indiana. Responsible for supervising workers through subordinate lead(s), in the oversight of one or more product lines in a large warehouse. Plans the workload of the Workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools on a day-to-day basis. Manages receipt and delivery of supplies, expendable and non-expendable equipment for the VA HCS and supported catchment area.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Develops or oversees the development of plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations which determine the configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, high value items, or electronic systems. Works with Engineering to ensure floor plan and overhead changes are reflected in Medical Center blueprints and schematic designs. Consolidates materials and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials. In hazardous materials storage areas, assigns work to individuals to ensure the safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances such as certain types of ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or radioactive materials in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. Ensures that staff works in collaboration with Property Manager(s) [Inventory Management Specialist(s) (NX)] to follow customary sequences in planning work assignments to ensure appropriate disposition of equipment. Adheres to safe work practices, ensuring staff processes the delivery of materials including hazardous, flammable, and temperature sensitive products, which also includes the proper placement of items on shelves and pallets to ensure adequate safeguards and access Ensures Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and infections control standards are maintained at all times. 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 (if applicable). ensures staff adhere to work priorities, project schedules and resources which may include the operation of large warehouse perimeter vehicles such as cargo trucks, stake trucks, and jumbo tugs. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler Supervisor/PD050390 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2023. 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. he screen-out element for this position is the ability to lead or supervise. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsTechnical PracticesWork 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: Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Material handlers are often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. They may lift and carry items that weigh up to 8 kilograms (40 pounds). The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work involves considerable walking, pushing, and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Incumbent works off-loading and loading trucks, lifting products on and off-shelves, handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Incumbent will frequently handle equipment, furniture, and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds.These items are typically handled using specialized equipment and/or assistance of coworkers. Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities of product over an extended period of time including but not limited to turn-ins, large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles, incumbent may be required to exert a greater level of physical exertion while backing and turning trucks, operating forklifts, or hand trucks on uneven terrain and uncertain conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 West Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 US
• Name: Justina Saucedo
• Phone: 785-409-9018
• Email: [email protected]