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: This position is located at the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Located in the scenic Hudson River valley, only 50 miles from New York City.

Duties

Receive, unload and process incoming shipment of items. Select and set proper storage areas for materials. Conduct warehouse inventories. Operate motor vehicles on installation roads and training sites to make daily distribution runs. Operate forklifts to move, load or unload palletized items from one location to another.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires passing a pre-employment physical examination and periodic physicals examinations.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). You must pass a pre-employment drug test, and are subject to random drug testing.
• You must obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
• You must obtain and maintain a valid forklift operator's license.
• You must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless you have previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an MATERIALS HANDLER (MVO/FLO) without more than normal supervision. To include: (1) receiving items pertinent to a specific storage area, verifying quantity, and/or annotating receipt date on appropriate forms; (2) inspecting materials for obvious damages and/or performing minor repairs; (3) placing items in appropriate storage area using hand trucks, dollies, and/or other material handling equipment; and (4) conducting inventories. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) You will stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. You may be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. You will frequently lift, carry and handle items/materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and at times, you will be required to lift, carry, and handle items/materials weighing over 80 pounds. When working as a member of a team, you will often lift the heaviest objects with the assistance of another worker or workers. You will work inside and outside and will be subjected to heat, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lighted areas. You may work on open docks or storage yards. The work may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. You will frequently be exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises; falls from ladders; or injury from material-handling equipment. You will be required to utilize and wear appropriate safety gear.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6X1AA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk