MATERIALS EXPEDITER (FORK LIFT OPERATOR)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Learn more about this agency Duties You will coordinate the movement, storage, and distribution of parts, tools, and supplies while ensuring maintenance personnel receive materials needed to complete repairs, inspections, and facility support operations on schedule. You will maintain inventory records, monitor stock usage, verify incoming shipments, and adjust ordering priorities to ensure critical repair parts, materials, and equipment remain available without disrupting maintenance activities. You will inspect received shipments for accuracy, damage, and quantity discrepancies while organizing materials in designated storage locations to support safe handling, efficient distribution, and proper accountability procedures. You will plan and organize storage areas by evaluating available space, material characteristics, and handling requirements to improve accessibility, efficiency, and protection of equipment, supplies, and maintenance materials. You will prepare materials for transport, conduct physical inventory counts, maintain stocking levels, and provide updates to supervisors regarding the status, movement, and availability of repair parts and support equipment. You will operate forklifts and material handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and position supplies, pallets, and equipment while following established safety procedures and supporting maintenance shop operations efficiently. You will research supply discrepancies, identify replacement parts, process requisitions, and coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure urgent repair materials are obtained quickly to support uninterrupted operational readiness. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card to make official government purchases for goods and services. The incumbent may be recalled to duty. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the WG-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Routing and expediting the movement of parts, end items, supplies, and material within a facility; performing various tasks in connection with the requisitioning, receipt, storage, issue and inventory of tools, repair parts and repair/utility type material; and determining parts/supplies and quantities required to maintain the needs of a facility. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/6900/fws6910.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-6900 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Superior Qualifications, Recruitment Incentive, and/or Relocation Incentive may be offered based on command funding and within applicable regulations. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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