Materials Handler Leader
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books manuscripts photographs maps audiovisual materials and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage inspire and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.
We seekhighly talentedprofessionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on theLibraryand its users well into the future.
The Warehouse Materials Handler Team Leader position is located in the Office of Support Operations Integrated Support Services (ISS) Logistics Services Division (LOG) Receiving and Warehousing Team. Responsibilities include warehouse duties assigning work to team members assisting with personnel and equipment operations and monitoring progress as necessary to ensure work completion.
Acts as the onsite team leader and uses the automated demand work order system for generating monitoring and reporting work needs to team members. Monitors and reports status and progress of the teams assigned work. Prepares reports and maintains records of work. Ensures all team members actively participate.
Performs human resource management functions such as approving leave and referring formal grievances and appeals to the supervisor or an appropriate management official informing the supervisor of performance management issues.
Leads team members in reading and following floor plans and diagrams for proper placement and installation of carpet furniture partitions and shelving units. Ensures teams accurately interpret legend or scale of plan. Oversees team members and handles or oversees one or more product lines requiring knowledge of the items and the environment in which they are used.
Leads team members in the receipt of inbound shipments. Offloads and inspects for quantity and accomplishes and prepares receiving reports covering materials received or to be shipped and delivered. Assembles items into groups based on information shown on the materials according to factors such as condition and type of transaction.
Explains assignments to the team provides management oversight and provides work status reports to the supervisor. May be required to provide input for evaluations approve leave and make job assignment recommendations to the supervisor.
Provides technical expertise and management oversight to team members operating a variety of equipment (saws drills etc.) to erect and/or dismantle system shelving and moveable partitions and/or repair and assemble furniture. Uses power jacks and transporters to move heavily loaded skids and other excessively heavy objects and assists in erecting and dismantling walls and systems furniture.
Receives and stores meeting and special function equipment and furnishings. Conducts periodic inventory verifying quantity on hand and quantity issued. Reports discrepancies to the supervisor. Responsible for the storage stacking and palletizing of furniture and equipment. Examines furniture and equipment for deterioration and damage and notifies the supervisor accordingly. Makes minor repairs as necessary.
Maintains records for receipts of delivery of shipment through daily use of automated programs. Reviews documentation for completeness and accuracy and takes appropriate steps to correct errors.
Operates electrically powered forklifts designed to lift and move loads weighing up to 2000 pounds. Operates electrically powered trams to tow carts between buildings. Uses powered and hand equipment for movement of equipment and office supplies. Oversees use of and gives instruction on use of simple hand tools both powered and manual for assembly and disassembly of office furniture and other Library equipment. Responsible for ensuring personnel are trained and current on equipment as applicable.
Performs equipment maintenance checks daily and conducts equipment recharging at the end of the day on an as needed basis. May operate government owned vehicles to deliver small packages and/or deliver and pick up Library materials as needed. Transports personnel and tools to job sites when work is done between the Madison Jefferson and/or Adams buildings.
Operates trash compactor equipment and reports issues or breakdowns. Sorts places into trays and marks various grades of paper and other recyclable materials. Removes glass metal and other foreign substances before placing in the trash compactor. Determines the amount of paper/product to be recycled and places in cardboard boxes for pickup by the paper company. Reviews and signs documents for disposition of recyclable materials. Ensures metal is correctly identified and separated by type and placed into appropriate recycle bins as necessary.
A physical examination is required every three (3) years to perform the work of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The position description number for this position is 315474.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory non-bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Conditions of Employment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Duties of the position require the incumbent to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds on a recurring basis. A physical examination is required every three (3) years to perform the work of the position. After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties the selectee MUST be physically qualified by the Librarys Health Office.
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to plan and review the work of team members.**
Knowledge of materials handling and warehouse procedures.**
Ability to interact with others.**
Ability to utilize computer technologies.**
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
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 email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
Are you a veteran Please indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached Veterans Preference will not be considered in the application process.
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.
