Lead Logistics and Operations Specialist #226

Assists the supervisor in scheduling coordinating and controlling all activities of the section and overseeing personnel; plans organizes and reviews employees work; and provides feedback to the supervisor for the purpose of evaluating and coordinates the daily operations at the warehouse staff materials equipment and supplies to ensure efficient and expeditious workflow within rules regulations and established deadlines; serves as a liaison by working closely with the Senate high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving identifying and inspecting the quality of Senate materials staged and delivered to the and performs inventories of all equipment and supplies; performs safety inspections of equipment and schedules maintenance and repair; assists the Office of Equipment branch in conducting physical inventories of office equipment in Senate offices; and identifies missing support to Senate offices; communicates with Senate staff to receive and coordinate phone email and paper requests; and explains the Logistics and Operations duties as assigned.

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  • May serve as a supervisor in their absence.

  Required Work Experience

  • Three to five years of progressively responsible experience with modern inventory control and asset management practices and procedures.

  Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the service areas policies and procedures including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee.
  • Knowledge of the Senates financial and inventory management systems.
  • Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including personal computers.
  • Ability to enter and maintain accurate computerized records.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate a forklift delivery truck and/or other vehicles.
  • Ability to assign inspect and coordinate work in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to identify contractual obligations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers and the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Possession of a valid drivers license may be required.
  • As part of our hiring process we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

  Desired Qualifications

  • Experience overseeing warehouse and distribution operations including receiving storage staging inventory control and material movement.
  • Proficiency with inventory management or asset tracking systems and experience maintaining accurate inventory records and reporting.
  • Experience coordinating transportation and delivery operations including scheduling drivers routing deliveries managing service requests and occasionally assisting with deliveries which may include driving a box truck or van.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and warehouse safety standards including safe material handling and equipment use.
  • Ability to analyze operational workflows and implement improvements that enhance efficiency service quality and resource utilization.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders vendors support staff management and Senate offices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools including Excel for tracking and reporting operational data.

  Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations in inclement weather on holidays and during latenight overnight and weekend the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such it requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations in inclement weather on holidays weekends and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without the context of government furloughs this position is considered excepted.
  • The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such maintenance windows may occur only at night on weekends and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades maintenance wiring backups or support alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights weekends and holidays.
  • Work requires lifting or safely carrying items weighing 2050 pounds for short durations.
  • Work requires frequent physical effort including walking bending crawling and standing for long durations.
  • Work requires working in confined spaces including bending and crawling.
  • Work requires operation of powered industrial trucks such as forklifts pallet jacks scissor lifts and similar equipment.
  • Work may expose the employee to significant noise.
  • Work requires operation of powered industrial trucks such as forklifts pallet jacks scissor lifts and similar equipment.
  • Work requires the employee to wear uniforms.
  Education

  High School Diploma/GED.

  Additional information

  The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules regulations and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email with Applicant Accommodation in the subject line. No moving relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position.

  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.

  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.

  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.