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This position combines two important functions within the Engineering Service; a Materials Handler and a commercial vehicle driver. Serves as the senior materials handler with in-depth knowledge of material handling, movement, and storage. Responsible for receipt/ storage of office furniture, doors/frames, steel studs, and other supplies. Also transports patients (including wheelchair patients) between medical centers and specials events; and fills in as needed as a driver in the Motor pool.
03/28/2025 to 04/09/2025
$24.86 - $29.02 per hour
WG 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBTA-12718389-25-TDM
834349500
Applications will be accepted from current VISN 6 employees from the following locations - Ashville, NC, Durham, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Hampton VA, Richmond VA, Salem, VA and Salisbury, VA.
Assists the supervisor in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations which determine the configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow.
Has responsibility for the storage and space utilization in accordance with agency regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies, construction materials, high value items, or electronic systems, and work on his/her own initiative to consolidate materials, and provide maximum, space utilization and protection of materials.
Determines organization and arrangement of engineering stock and identifies high and low usage items according to agency regulations and procedures.
Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials within the docking area and scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements, and space allocations.
Operates forklifts dependent on the method of shipment (i.e. crates or large boxes).
Operates pallet jacks or other material handling methods to safely move large items.
Operates wheelchair vans that accommodate up to eight wheelchairs or 30 passengers with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds, but not to exceed 26,000 pounds, on a regular and recurring basis to transport patients between medical centers and special events within the surrounding areas. Some of these vehicles may be equipped with air brakes.
Operates vehicles over Federal, state and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions.
Assists veterans in and out of the vehicle, observing necessary safety and lifting techniques as appropriate.
Ensures the safety and comfort of the veterans during the time the veterans is enroute to destination and/or return to origination point.
Responsible for taking vehicle for routine maintenance and/or repairs as necessary.
Will occasionally be called on to operate sedans, pickup including crew cabs, and 4x4 vehicles during inclement weather.
Performs other directly related duties as assigned.
**Must hold and maintain a current Commercial Drivers License (CDL). This is a condition of employment**
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD02703A
Telework: Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
There is no education requirement for this position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Financial disclosure not required.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/09/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12718389.
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