Storage Specialist

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Defense Logistics Agency in New Cumberland, PA is seeking a Storage Specialist (GS-12).

Candidates must have one year of specialized experience in depot operations, storage of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and space optimization to improve material flow and storage efficiency. The role requires evaluating storage facilities, incorporating warehousing policies, and ensuring safe, compliant handling of materials within federal supply chains.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties of the Storage Specialist position.
• Eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and regulatory requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Volunteer work (e.g., National Service programs) can count toward qualifying experience.

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Storage Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• -Studying depot operations and recommending improvements within the operations involving the storage of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• -Utilizing a broad knowledge of DLA infrastructure and storage management and warehousing policies, regulations and procedures.
• -Analyzing available space, facility types, maintenance costs, material properties and volumes, drawdown consideration and other environmental impacts.
• -Conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations all utilizing knowledge of storage facilities layout, design, and optimization of space utilization for material flow, types and uses of storage aids and material handling equipment.

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.

Physical Demands:

Work is primarily of a sedentary nature. Occasional periods of walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items, such as paper or small parts may be required. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Work is performed in an office type setting where the work area provides adequate light, heat, and ventilation. When performing duties at DLA Distribution depots work requires visits to storage or other industrial areas and involves moderate risk or climatic discomforts. Protective clothing and gear and observance of safety precautions are required.