The incumbent serves as the Materials Handler Supervisor at the NIH Clinical Center's offsite warehouse location with responsibility for a work unit within the section. The materials that the incumbent's staff handles are predominantly medical and surgical supplies. Some of these supplies require specialized storage such as temperature and humidity sensitive storage.

Duties

Serving as the Materials Handler Supervisor at the NIH Clinical Center's offsite warehouse location with responsibility for a work unit within the section. Supervising the staff and ensures each staff member is responsible for overseeing an assigned segment of the warehouse. The supervisor is also responsible for developing the plans for the storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations which determine configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow. For the assigned segment, the employee is responsible for incoming and outcoming shipments and placement of materials with the docking area in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements and space allocations. Maintaining and arranging storage areas in accordance with warehouse plans and safety procedures and recommend the sequence of warehouse functions for the assigned area such as the order of receiving, shipping and issuing based on general guidelines and knowledge of material movement priorities and procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free of communicable diseases.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• The incumbent is often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions.
• The incumbent may lift and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds. The heavier items are moved with weight material handling equipment (MHE) or with assistance from other workers.
• The work is done inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted.
• The incumbent is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas.
• Work may require wearing protective clothing such as hardhats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons.
• This position has been designated as a "Tier I Employee" position.
• If selected, you are required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: 1. Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element). 2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order). 3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). 4. Dexterity and Safety. 5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints). 6. Knowledge of Materials. 7. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12343891

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]