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Materials Handler Supervisor (Title 32) (Permanent)


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 34 - 34
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Materials Handler Supervisor (Title 32) (Permanent) Position Description Number D0731000 and is part of the VA G4 National Guard.


Duties

As a Materials Handler Supervisor (Title 32) WSyou will perform the following duties:

  1. Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations. Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules methods and policies. Determines skills materials and equipment required to do the work. Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests. Provides workload data estimates information on staffing needs and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work.
  2. Work Direction: Assigns tasks to be performed. Explains work requirements methods and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas. Reviews work in progress or on completion. Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work. Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors. Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units.
  3. Administration: Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems. Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems. Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies e.g. equal employment opportunity and labor management relations. Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program cost reduction program etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy. Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own. Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods organizational features and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.
  4. Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed.
  5. Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
  6. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations inspections mobilization and command support exercises. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operation maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
  7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is not located in a bargaining unit.
  • All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
Qualifications

NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I
- All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E7/SFC - E9/SGM) Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W5/CW5) or Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT-O3/CPT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E7/SFC - E9/SGM) Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W5/CW5) or Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT-O3/CPT) regardless of employment status (Traditional Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period.
GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Rank- Enlisted Member(E7/SFC - E9/SGM) Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W5/CW5) or Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT-O3/CPT)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience supervising workers either directly or through one or more subordinate leaders and/or supervisors in accomplishing the operations of a distinct organizational unit and to perform associated nonsupervisory work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 36 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the WS-5 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

  1. Experience demonstrating the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel.
  2. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
  3. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.
  4. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts and knowledge of shop processes.
Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ()).

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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Required Experience:

Manager