MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32)

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.

The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted only - Minimum rank E7 - Maximum Rank E9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience performing inventory and inspections to determine serviceability of stocked items; experience in interpreting and applying written instructions, reference materials, publications, and manuals; experience in setting up and rotating storage locations considering factors such as life expectancy, available space, product turnover, etc.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: WS-5 Level MUST include, in addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel; experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines; experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function; experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes; experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

As a MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32), WS-6907-5, you will supervise workers, either directly or through subordinate leaders, in accomplishing the operations of a distinct organizational unit. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to­week or project to project basis. Reacts to variations in the workplace and maintains a balance workload between subordinates.

Follow customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments. Track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment, and materials to meet schedules. Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes.

Observe work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems within groups supervised, and coordinate work among workers and other supervisors to maintain work progress to meet schedules. Inspect completed work for quality and work order requirements. Report possible or actual work delays to their supervisors.

Recommend changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences. Support and explain management problems to their subordinates. Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve them informally, and notify supervisors of those of sufficient importance or seriousness.

Maintain work reports and records and assist supervisors in planning overall leave schedules. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.