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Materials Handler Leader (Fire Support)

Forest Service


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 28
Posted: 6 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located within a National Interagency Support Cache (NISC).

This position involves warehousing and materials handling activities that include receiving storing repairing refurbishing and shipping supplies equipment and materials.

For additional information about the duties of this position please contact Marcus Medina at


Duties
  • Duties listed are at the full-performance level WL-05.
  • Leads on a regular and recurring basis leading and mentoring three or more permanent and temporary employees to achieve materials handling operations.
  • Provides training and certify assigned employees in the safe operation of mechanized equipment various forklifts and other material handling devices.
  • Ensures that all items including hazardous materials are properly marked tagged/labeled and in properly marked containers.
  • Ensures needed plans material and tools are available including obtaining needed stock from supply locations.
  • Uses automated material identification equipment such as bar code wands computer terminals and laser scanners.
  • Performs work according to instructions time schedules safety requirements and standards of the occupation.
  • Selects designated items for storage build and assemble kits for storage and shipment per National standards or specifications.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    • Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
    • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
    • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
    • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify.
    • As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
    • Must possess or be able to obtain the appropriate drivers license to operate required equipment or vehicles before entry on duty.
    • This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
    • If selected you must register with the DOT Clearinghouse as a driver at and complete a Query Consent. You must respond to the consent within 24 hours.
    • Must possess or obtain forklift operator certification in accordance with OSHA standards and be able to pass an operators test read traffic signs and complete trip tickets within the first 60 days of initial employment.
    • Required to attain and maintain HAZMAT handling and transportation certification in accordance with 49 CFR regulations within one year of initial employment.
    • Must possess and maintain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) within the first 12 months in this position and is required to maintain this qualification.
    Qualifications

    In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

    Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

    Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

    Note on Experience: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience; the beginning day month and year the work assignment started and ended; the hours worked per week; position title and series and grade if applicable; and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position.

    Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience.

    Eligibility will be determined by relevance scope and quality of overall experience and training regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

    Screen-out Job Element: Applicants must show the Ability to Lead or Supervise. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out job elements will not be further addition to the above requirements applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

    To receive consideration for this position you must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    The closing date of this announcement has been extended to September 28th 2026.

    The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional) Temporary and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority any U.S. citizen may apply.

    Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agencys definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.

    Physical Effort: You may be required to push lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

    Work Environment: May be exposed to material handling equipment noise fumes dust and other hazards associated with warehouse operations.

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. while performing duties associated with their field of work.

    Work Schedule: The work may require long hours on short notice callback in evenings or on weekends work shifts of 12 hours for extended periods holiday shifts and/or receiving telephone calls after regular hours. The employee may be subject to fire or detail assignments in logistic support roles.

    This position is not eligible for telework.

    Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE AFGE or NAGE.

    Government housing and federal day care facilities may be available. Availability as it relates to this be position may not be determined until time of selection.

    May be required to obtain and/or maintain additional commercial drivers license endorsements.

    We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

    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.


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