Materials Handler Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to supervise 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.

• Planning: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed.
• Implements regulatory safety requirements and ensures that subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
• at subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
• 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 aircraftfire/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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Please see Additional Information section regarding NGBs Probationary/ Trial Period

Qualifications

Military Grades: Officer (2LT to CPT) Warrant Officer (CW3 and below) Enlisted (E-6 to E-8)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience performing inventory and inspections to determine serviceability of stocked items. Experience in interpreting and applying written instructions reference materials publications and manuals. Experience in setting up and rotating storage locations considering factors such as life expectancy available space product turnover etc.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the journeyman level knowledge experience which demonstrates the ability to plan direct and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. 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. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations.