Materials Handler

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges for movement of supplies between warehouse locations;
• Consolidates materials and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials;
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas;
• Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan;
• Rotates stock check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;
• Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous flammable and temperature sensitive products;
• Drives vehicles trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight with electrical or hydraulic lift;
• Groups supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space;
• Submits monthly reports status updates periodic monitors and setting benchmarks;
• Coordinates all excess/turn-ins of equipment and materials;
• May serve as a senior member of a warehouse project team;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Selectee must have a valid unrestricted driving license.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title series grade step tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/26/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Preferred Experience: 1 year of material handler experience.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices