MATERIALS EXPEDITER

US Washington Headquarters Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of War Washington Headquarters Services is seeking staff to coordinate and expedite the movement of cargo, equipment, mail, and security materials, ensuring shipments align with schedules and safety rules.

The role involves operating handling equipment with attention to safety and efficiency, within the Pentagon support framework. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed instructions, interpret specifications, and apply practical knowledge of material

Qualifications

• Experience performing a full range of material handling duties with tools and equipment safely.
• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties; include resume details.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date and documented in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of cargo, equipment, mail, and security material.
• Adhere to shipment schedules and safety regulations.
• Operate and handle equipment safely (e.g., forklifts) as required.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Ability To Interpret Instructions

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Dexterity And Safety

Job description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of War Washington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate (WHS), Facilities Operations & Services Div. (FOSD), Facilities Service Group (FSD), Reservation Logistics Service which provides core logistics services for the Pentagon. Position coordinates and expedites logistical flow of cargo, equipment, mail, Pentagon Force Protection Agency security material, and food shipments in accordance shipment schedules.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. Your background must demonstrate a full range of material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment, in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. 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.

Screen‑out element

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Job elements

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Technical Practices: Related to Materials Handling
• Work Practices: Related to Materials Handling
• Dexterity and Safety

Physical effort/requirements

Stands, stoops, bends, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 45 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 45 pounds. Moderate physical effort is used in operating trucks and forklift hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, stopping, raising, lowering, and tilting loads being moved.

Working conditions

Regularly exposed to possible injury associated with handling equipment. Work is usually performed indoors in well-lighted and ventilated holding areas or shop areas. May be exposed for short periods to outdoor conditions. Regularly exposed to shop noises, dirt, dust, fumes, and vibrations. May be required to wear protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses, or gloves.

Active duty service members

Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a “certification” of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A “certification” letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This “certification” must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid “certification” of service with their initial application will be found “not eligible”. Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4 dated within 30 days) along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.