Materials Handler Leader

Summary

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The Warehouse Materials Handler Team Leader position is located in the Office of Support Operations, Integrated Support Services, (ISS) Logistics Services Division (LOG), Receiving and Warehousing Team. Responsibilities include warehouse duties, assigning work to team members, assisting with personnel and equipment operations, and monitoring progress as necessary to ensure work completion.

Acts as the onsite team leader and uses the automated demand work order system for generating, monitoring and reporting work needs to team members. Monitors and reports status and progress of the team's assigned work. Prepares reports and maintains records of work. Ensures all team members actively participate.

Performs human resource management functions such as approving leave and referring formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official, informing the supervisor of performance management issues.

Leads team members in reading and following floor plans and diagrams for proper placement and installation of carpet, furniture, partitions and shelving units. Ensures teams accurately interpret legend or scale of plan. Oversees team members and handles or oversees one or more product lines requiring knowledge of the items and the environment in which they are used.

Leads team members in the receipt of inbound shipments. Offloads and inspects for quantity and accomplishes and prepares receiving reports covering materials received or to be shipped and delivered. Assembles items into groups based on information shown on the materials according to factors such as condition and type of transaction.

Explains assignments to the team, provides management oversight and provides work status reports to the supervisor. May be required to provide input for evaluations, approve leave and make job assignment recommendations to the supervisor.

Provides technical expertise and management oversight to team members operating a variety of equipment (saws, drills, etc.) to erect and/or dismantle system shelving and moveable partitions and/or repair and assemble furniture. Uses power jacks and transporters to move heavily loaded skids and other excessively heavy objects and assists in erecting and dismantling walls and systems furniture.

Receives and stores meeting and special function equipment and furnishings. Conducts periodic inventory verifying quantity on hand and quantity issued. Reports discrepancies to the supervisor. Responsible for the storage, stacking and palletizing of furniture and equipment. Examines furniture and equipment for deterioration and damage and notifies the supervisor accordingly. Makes minor repairs as necessary.

Maintains records for receipts of delivery of shipment through daily use of automated programs. Reviews documentation for completeness and accuracy and takes appropriate steps to correct errors.

Operates electrically powered forklifts designed to lift and move loads weighing up to 2,000 pounds. Operates electrically powered trams to tow carts between buildings. Uses powered and hand equipment for movement of equipment and office supplies. Oversees use of and gives instruction on use of simple hand tools, both powered and manual, for assembly and disassembly of office furniture and other Library equipment. Responsible for ensuring personnel are trained and current on equipment as applicable.

Performs equipment maintenance checks daily and conducts equipment recharging at the end of the day on an as needed basis. May operate government owned vehicles to deliver small packages and/or deliver and pick up Library materials as needed. Transports personnel and tools to job sites when work is done between the Madison, Jefferson and/or Adams buildings.

Operates trash compactor equipment and reports issues or breakdowns. Sorts, places into trays, and marks various grades of paper and other recyclable materials. Removes glass, metal, and other foreign substances before placing in the trash compactor. Determines the amount of paper/product to be recycled and places in cardboard boxes for pickup by the paper company. Reviews and signs documents for disposition of recyclable materials. Ensures metal is correctly identified and separated by type and placed into appropriate recycle bins as necessary.

A physical examination is required every three (3) years to perform the work of the position.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 315474.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Duties of the position require the incumbent to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds on a recurring basis. A physical examination is required every three (3) years to perform the work of the position. After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties, the selectee MUST be physically qualified by the Library's Health Office.

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to plan and review the work of team members.**

Knowledge of materials handling and warehouse procedures.**

Ability to interact with others.**

Ability to utilize computer technologies.**

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Additional information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.

The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.

Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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