Materials Handler Leader (Fire Support)

U.S. Forest Service; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Forest Service seeks a Warehouse Specialist at the National Interagency Support Cache (NISC) in Minnesota. This role focuses on receiving, storing, repairing, refurbishing, and shipping supplies and equipment, with emphasis on safety and accuracy in material handling.

You will lead and mentor staff, ensure proper labeling, operate bar code wands and scanners, and coordinate stock levels. Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or national
• Must be able to obtain/maintain required licenses (e.g., CDL within 12 months)
• Ability to pass background check and drug testing
• Experience with warehouse and material handling operations
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor three or more staff, including temporary workers
• Train and certify employees in safe operation of mechanized equipment
• Mark, label, and tag items and ensure proper containment
• Use bar code scanners and automated systems for inventory
• Assemble kits and prepare items for storage and shipment

Skills

Forklift operation

Hazardous materials handling

Leadership/mentoring

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

Bar code scanners

Automated identification equipment

OSHA safety standards

Job description

Summary

This position is located within a National Interagency Support Cache (NISC). This position involves warehousing and materials handling activities that include receiving, storing, repairing, refurbishing, and shipping supplies, equipment, and materials. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Marcus Medina at [e-mail]

Major Duties

Duties listed are at the full-performance level WL-05.Leads on a regular and recurring basis, leading and mentoring three or more permanent and temporary employees to achieve materials handling operations.Provides training and certify assigned employees in the safe operation of mechanized equipment, various forklifts and other material handling devices.Ensures that all items, including hazardous materials, are properly marked, tagged/labeled and in properly marked containers.Ensures needed plans, material, and tools are available, including obtaining needed stock from supply locations.Uses automated material identification equipment such as bar code wands, computer terminals, and laser scanners.Performs work according to instructions, time schedules, safety requirements, and standards of the occupation.Selects designated items for storage, build and assemble kits for storage and shipment per National standards or specifications.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate driver's license to operate required equipment or vehicles before entry on duty. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. If selected, you must register with the DOT Clearinghouse as a driver at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register and complete a Query Consent. You must respond to the consent within 24 hours. Must possess or obtain forklift operator certification in accordance with OSHA standards and be able to pass an operator's test, read traffic signs, and complete trip tickets, within the first 60 days of initial employment. Required to attain and maintain HAZMAT handling and transportation certification in accordance with 49 CFR regulations, within one year of initial employment. Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within the first 12 months in this position and is required to maintain this qualification.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. You will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Individuals with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

Other Information

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. Physical Effort: You may be required to push, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds. Work Environment: May be exposed to material handling equipment, noise, fumes, dust, and other hazards associated with warehouse operations. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. while performing duties associated with their field of work. Work Schedule: The work may require long hours on short notice, callback in evenings or on weekends, work shifts of 12 hours for extended periods, holiday shifts, and/or receiving telephone calls after regular hours. The employee may be subject to fire or detail assignments in logistic support roles. This position is not eligible for telework. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE. Government housing and federal day care facilities may be available. Availability as it relates to this be position may not be determined until time of selection. May be required to obtain and/or maintain additional commercial driver's license endorsements. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.