The ideal candidate for this position will be certified on both sit-down and stand-up forklifts, have the ability to obtain and maintain a CDL, drive trucks up to 26,000 lbs and operate a computer terminal. This position starts at an hourly rate of $25.76 (WG-06). Apply for this exciting opportunity to become a member of the Logistics Management Directorate team of the Office of Response and Recovery within FEMA.View common definitions of terms found in this announcement

Duties

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.

Qualifications

The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Working Conditions:  1. Performs assignments indoors in both comfortable and uncomfortable areas, and outdoors inall but most extreme inclement weather. Work areas may be hot, dusty, drafty, inadequatelylighted and ventilated, etc. Is subject to cuts, abrasions, injuries from equipment, or thepossibility of serious injury resulting from accidents while driving and/or loading and unloadingmaterials. 2. Drives in all types of traffic and weather on public roads, and is exposed to the danger ofserious accidents. Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds. Commercial Drivers’ License(CDL) required. 3. The fork lift operator works inside areas that are sometimes damp and drafty. Occasionallyworks outside in all kinds of weather.Physical Effort: 1. Work requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, andworking in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others. 2. Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legsto operate hand and foot controls to motor vehicles. Moderate physical effort is exerted inoperating, turning, backing and controlling heavier vehicles. 3. Fork lift operating requires moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls whiledriving, turning, starting, and stopping the fork lift and raising, lowering, and tilting the loadsbeing moved. Strain is caused by the vibration of the fork lift truck. 4. Must meet the physical requirements to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License. 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). 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: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide federal grade levels to positions listed in Federal Government; the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information will result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here.Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees: To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.  Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. 

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, District of Columbia 20472 United States
• Name: Brooke Belldina Ray
• Phone: 202-322-8708
• Email: [email protected]