Materials Handler - Direct Hire Authority

U.S. Department of the Interior; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Bureau of Land Management in Boise, Idaho, where your logistical skills will make a significant impact. This role involves shipping coordination, inventory management, and equipment operation, contributing to the efficiency of the Fire & Aviation Directorate. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational abilities and a dedication to service.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Ability to perform tasks without more than normal supervision.
• Experience with tools and equipment related to logistics and inventory.
• Physical ability to handle items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and processes shipping and receiving documents.
• Manages inventory and conducts physical counts using an automated system.
• Operates forklifts and packaging equipment.

Skills

Coordination

Inventory Management

Forklift Operation

Physical Stamina

Job description

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.

This position is with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Div. of Support Services, Site/Facilities Branch, Great Basin Cache located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/

We expect to fill one position at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

• Coordinates and processes shipping, receiving, and refurbishment documents in both paper and electronic format.
• Manage inventory conducting inspections, physical counts, using an automated computer system to include scanning devices.
• Prioritize, organize, and coordinate the movement of materials between a wide range of locations.
• Operates forklifts, stock pickers, vehicles, and various types of packaging equipment.
• Packs supplies and equipment using a wide variety of packing materials to ensure safe and intact delivery.
• Inspect and identify the condition of property to accurately determine serviceability of item.
• Collates, assembles, inventories, and builds kits from individual components according to standards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. (BLM ONLY)
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of without more than normal supervision.

Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Performs work on hard surfaces and in areas that require frequent standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts, equipment and packed containers that weigh up to 40 pounds (8 kilograms) on a recurring basis. The heavier items are moved with weight-handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Required to be available to work long hours on short notice and be available for duty on weekends, holidays and nights.

Work Environment: Typically works in well lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Occasionally works outside or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The work is sometimes dusty, dirty and greasy. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises. When working with packaging products, chemicals or petroleum products may be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants and flammable chemicals. In certain work situations involving hazardous materials, wears protective clothing, respirators, and other specialized protective devices, in addition to basic protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, and earplugs.

Incentives:
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.