Logistics Lead

Lead Logistics and Operations Specialist #226 Target Hiring Range: $79,000-$89,000 Department: Support Operations Posting Date Range: 8/7/2026-8/21/2026 Pay Grade Range: $74367-$130143 Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Location Status: Onsite The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $79,000-$89,000 The Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA), Printing Graphics and Direct Mail (PGDM), is seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Lead Logistics and Operations Specialist to support daily logistics functions and assist the Logistics and Operations Supervisor in coordinating warehouse and distribution activities across multiple facilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials, equipment, and supplies in support of operational needs throughout the Capitol complex and surrounding areas. The Lead Logistics and Operations Specialist supports the Supervisor by coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring daily work assignments to ensure smooth and efficient warehouse operations. Based primarily at the Capitol Hill location, this role also provides oversight at the Senate Support Facility (SSF) in Landover, MD, as needed. The Lead ensures that materials are properly received, inspected, and documented; inventory records are accurately maintained; and service requests are handled promptly and professionally. Serving as a key point of contact for Senate offices and staff, the Lead helps facilitate communication, resolve logistical challenges, and uphold high standards of customer service across all supported sites. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily warehouse activities; monitoring material staging, delivery, and inventory processes; performing safety checks and equipment inspections; coordinating with Senate offices, Committees, and Support Offices on incoming requests; and supporting the Supervisor with operational oversight, workload adjustments, and employee guidance. The Lead helps maintain accurate documentation, ensures compliance with policies and procedures, and fosters a safe and organized work environment. Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties Assists the supervisor in scheduling, coordinating, and controlling all activities of the section and overseeing personnel; plans, organizes, and reviews employees’ work; and provides feedback to the supervisor for the purpose of evaluating subordinates. Oversees and coordinates the daily operations at the warehouse, staff, materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure efficient and expeditious workflow within rules, regulations, and established deadlines; serves as a liaison by working closely with the Senate community. Achieves high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, and inspecting the quality of Senate materials staged and delivered to the warehouse. Maintains and performs inventories of all equipment and supplies; performs safety inspections of equipment and schedules maintenance and repair; assists the Office of Equipment branch in conducting physical inventories of office equipment in Senate offices; and identifies missing equipment. Provides support to Senate offices; communicates with Senate staff to receive and coordinate phone, email, and paper requests; and explains the Logistics and Operations services. Other duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Required Education High School Diploma/GED. Other Duties/ Responsibilities May serve as a supervisor in their absence. Required Work Experience Three to five years of progressively responsible experience with modern inventory control and asset management practices and procedures. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of the service area’s policies and procedures, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee. Knowledge of the Senate’s financial and inventory management systems. Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment, including personal computers. Ability to enter and maintain accurate computerized records. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to operate a forklift, delivery truck, and/or other vehicles. Ability to assign, inspect, and coordinate work in an efficient manner. Ability to identify contractual obligations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively. Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required. As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Desired Qualifications Experience overseeing warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, storage, staging, inventory control, and material movement. Proficiency with inventory management or asset tracking systems and experience maintaining accurate inventory records and reporting. Experience coordinating transportation and delivery operations, including scheduling drivers, routing deliveries, managing service requests, and occasionally assisting with deliveries, which may include driving a box truck or van. Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operational demands in a fast‑paced environment. Knowledge of workplace safety practices and warehouse safety standards, including safe material handling and equipment use. Ability to analyze operational workflows and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, service quality, and resource utilization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, support staff, management, and Senate offices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools, including Excel for tracking and reporting operational data. Working Conditions Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late‑night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, it requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may occur only at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, or support alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays. Work requires lifting or safely carrying items weighing 20–50 pounds for short durations. Work requires frequent physical effort including walking, bending, crawling, and standing for long durations. Work requires working in confined spaces, including bending and crawling. Work requires operation of powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and similar equipment. Work may expose the employee to significant noise. Work requires operation of powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and similar equipment. \ #J-18808-Ljbffr