You will serve as a Material Handler Leader in the Job Readiness Coordination (JRC) Branch (Code 530.1), Supply Department (Code 500) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will be responsible for warehousing and materials management functions including receipts, processing, storage of inbound material, inventory control and cycle counting, shipping material, and the retrieval/issuance of material. You will be responsible for all incoming materials, comparing them against work requests to verify receipt of correct items, notes storage or overages by surveying. You will visually check/count the contents of shipping containers as well as annotating shipping documents, notify supervisors of discrepancies, and initiate corrective actions. You will administer the receipt, issue, inventory, and storing of material and equipment. You will assure the physical security and control of material within the warehouse and designated storage areas. You will assure the material handlers within the warehouse adhere to safety and proper housekeeping. You will review and evaluate the work of subordinate employees, explain work requirements, methods, and procedures required on tasks to be performed.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver?s license.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to possess a current Forklift certification; or, be willing and able to attain a Forklift certification within one year of selection.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise such as: Possess the ability to assist in the ordering of inventory for any designated Fiscal Year by providing information on material usage and movement, as well as trends on material being stored. Work on issues pertaining to material regarding shortages, overages, damaged material, incorrect material, and past due material. As well as with customer departments on issues with material, delivery, and service. Knowledge and/or proficiency in inputting, processing, and retrieving data from automated materials management systems for performing and maintaining inventory and warehousing transactions, as well as barcoding use and implementation. Operate material handling equipment and forklifts rated at 15,000 lbs. capacity to move material within any of the operational areas with safe operating and compliant with safety rules and regulations, and the preventative maintenance of the equipment. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Federal Wage System Qualifications (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]