Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Materials Handlers in Billings, MT.

Duties

A Materials Handler (WG-04) performs a variety of general manual warehousing duties. This position is involved in packaging, refurbishing, storing, receiving, returning and warehouse shipping operations. Responsibilities include loading/unloading of equipment and supplies from transportation vehicles, stocking shelves, rotating inventory, monitoring stocking levels, assembling orders for shipment, refurbishment of supplies and equipment, packaging supplies for storage or kit building operations and transporting supplies while operating a vehicle, truck, or van not exceeding 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Duties will also include accurately completing a variety of internal forms using ink pens and/or pencils along with data input using warehouse inventory tracking software. For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select Montana. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.

Requirements

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in your resume. Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. This must be verifiable on your application. To qualify for a WG-04: Experience in the operation (day to day activity) of a cache or warehouse in order to issue, return, stock, rotate and judge the physical condition of a wide variety of equipment and supplies. Ability to input inventory data using warehouse software program. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Effort: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. During periods of high fire activity, the incumbent may be required to work for periods of time up to 21 days without days off. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, equipment, and printed materials that may weigh 40 pounds. Work is generally performed on concrete or a hard surface floor. Work Conditions: Work is performed in both inside and outside areas. Cache warehousing is done in areas that are hot, cold, dry, wet, drafty, and poorly lighted. The work is dirty, dusty, and greasy. The incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and the safety hazards inherent of warehousing.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Land Management call toll free number for address information Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: DOI FIRES Program Office
• Phone: 888-364-6432
• Email: [email protected]