Materials Handler (Special Functions) Leader

Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Special Functions Unit. Seeks a reliable Materials Handler Leader for leading a team in assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit. The incumbent also performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the unit’s mission. Duties The tours of duty for this position is 1st Shift (day) Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  and 2nd Shift (evening) 11:a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  selectees must be able to work both shift if selected.  This is an Essential-Employee Position. The employee will be required to report to work during emergencies AND inclement weather situations. The Work schedule may require some occasionally mandatory overtime on holidays AND weekends. The individual selected for this position will: Leader Duties: Serves as working leader of three (3) or more employees in receiving, storing and delivering a diverse range of construction products and other materials. Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor and starts work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led). Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Ensures that each employee has a full workload. Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, quality and deadlines. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays and overall work operations and problems (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). Materials Handler Duties: Independently determines loading and unloading sequences to maximize space utilization. Moves construction materials from dock to bin and from storage to shipping. Drives to deliver materials to various locations on capitol hill complex. Verifies receipt of documents and indicates the quality and quantity of items received. Places inventory stickers on material, updates inventory records and maintains an accurate inventory of on-hand and issued stock. Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas, warehouse facilities or job sites. Operates a fork-lift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches. Controls stock movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials. Delivers & sets up tables, chairs, podiums, easels, trash trucks, trash cans, partitions, risers & ice. Provides support when needed to Day Labor & Custodians on moves and/or assignments. Setting up & breaking down of committee rooms based on the needs of the clients. Ensure rooms are set to client specifications in a timely manner, set-ups and/or add-ons are address in a timely manner, often in the spur of the moment within given timeframe. Responsible for cleanings & vacuuming rooms after add-ons are conducted, as well as breaking down to set area for the next event. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. The position requires a current D.C. or State driver’s license. The position will require a Forklift Operation's License (Powered Industrial Truck Operator Certification). (certification may be obtained after hired).  And: “To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.” Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Performs and able to lead workers in performing material handler functions: (experiences must be related and reflected in resume) -Led in a team role -Operate materials moving equipment such as forklifts/power pallets etc.. -Communicate professionally with customers and clients -Read and Interpret Diagrams (room setups) Education There is no educational requirement. Additional information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. 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 notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc. The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program. Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year). Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.