Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's arts center, and recreational facilities.

Duties

Accesses and uses remote computer terminals and equipment to verify inventory levels, fill orders, and place stock to develop computer documentation and provide advice and assistance to customers. Downloads data obtained using bar-coding devices into the automated supply system mainframe. Maintains and implements improvement of supplies and equipment on docks, in hold, and in storage areas in line with good warehousing methods and practices to prevent damage, loss or injury to others. Makes daily deliveries and obtains signature for items issued to customers. Performs inventory of items and verifies items being transferred/turned in as excess. Employee operates platform truck and cargo vans to pick up and deliver materials and equipment to various locations at West Point, and within the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a forklift operator’s license within 90 days of start of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
• This position requires successful passing of pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated below and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an MATERIALS HANDLER (FLO/MVO) without more than normal supervision. Receive, load and unload, process shipments/items and inspecting materials for obvious damages. Operate a computer software program to record issues and/or turn-ins and use hand trucks, dollies, electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklifts commercial and rough terrain models. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the worker to stand, stoop, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when driving, turning, stopping and starting the forklifts and motor vehicles and raising, lowering and tilting the forklift loads. When operating large forklifts over rough terrain, extra physical effort may be required due to equipment vibrations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. un-assisted. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside in areas that are hot, cold, drafty or poorly lighted and ventilated. May work in adverse weather in such outside areas as open docks and storage yards subject to exposure to dust, dirt and weather from cold to hot temperatures. Cuts, bruises and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, falling objects or accidents with other moving equipment.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. [For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.]

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W6BMAA US ARMY GARRISON WEST POINT DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk