Materials Handler

The Materials Handler performs a wide range of work assignments and assists the labor and custodial supervisors and the maintenance staff.

In this position you will:

• Keeps a log of all items received and when distributed to staff.
• Assists the labor staff with moving and arranging office furniture exhibit props and unique event set-ups as directed.
• Operates a scissor lift one-person lift forklift Cushman and other motorized vehicles.
• Determines within the general warehouse plan how to organize and arrange stock in the general area.

• Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have a valid State or District of Columbia drivers license.(You must submit a copy)
• Must be available to work late shifts weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position.

Qualification requirements including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the Required Documents section for additional information.

For information on qualification requirements seeQualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positionsviewable on OPM Website.

In order to be rated qualified an applicants overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead provide detailed descriptive information about your actual experience.

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.