KEY REQUIREMENTS



• See Conditions of Employment for requirements related to this position

DUTIES: As a Distribution Process Worker, WG-6901-06, PD#U8192, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Duties include stock selection, stow, research, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments. Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels. Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials.
• Packs and/or preserves a variety of items. Determines the materials, containers, devices and/or preservatives needed.
• Assembles items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading. Ensures shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances.
• Counts types and quantities of items during inventories, and maintains tally listings during the count. Recounts or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items.
• Operates one or more types of material handling equipment such as standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, or general-purpose vehicle.

Physical Effort:  Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: Works out outside and inside areas that are hot, damp, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted. Subject to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock. When working in hazardous materials areas, employee may be subject to exposure from toxins, or chemical fumes and hazardous. Wears protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses and earplugs. Mechanized roller conveyors are often present and is a normal part of material routing and distribution. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate state and government licenses.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.  Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying.  Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time and you have the required ability or potential to perform the job.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses: Not Authorized
Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses: Not Authorized  
Work Schedule: Full Time
Tour of Duty: Set schedule
Overtime Work: Occasionally
Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel: Occasionally
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Senstive/With Secret Access
Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
Fair Labor Standards Act:  Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
Preemployment Physical: Required
Emergency Essential: No  
Reemployed Annuitant: Does Not Meet Criteria
The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
For an explanation of the conditions of employment, please review the definitions at: 
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

NOTES:

This position shift will be Tuesday thru Saturday, 6:30am to 3:00pm.

This position and any future selections from this announcement may be filled on any shift .

Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain license/certification to operate material handling equipment (MHE).

Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain hazardous material certificate.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

To determine if you are best qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The questions are designed to capture the desired competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire, and is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position.

For information regarding Federal benefits, please see:  http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc

OTHER INFORMATION:

Please review the General information and Definitions at:  http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 
- Completed Resume – (Required) For more information click on "How To Prepare A Resume" 
- Completed Questionnaire  – (Required)
- Other supporting documentation as required.  Please see the required documents section to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.

To preview the questionnaire, please go to View Assessment Questions

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. 

To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:

1. Log into your USAJOBS account.
2. Click Application Status within our profile to expand your application.
3. Click the more information link under the Application Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager.
4. Click the Vacancy ID link to open the Application package. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
5. For additional information, see Details Tab and Checklist Tab.

If you have completed the application process online and were unable to upload your supporting documents, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID  838544 and fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Note: If you are unable to apply online please follow the directions located at: http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/HowToApply.pdf

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee).  Please review the following to see if there are any documents you need to provide: 
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/SupportingDocumentation.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt.  Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.  Applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral.  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.  If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI).
Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.