Materials Expediter - Military Veterans

Summary Serves as a Materials Expediter during normal and non-normal duty hours. Expedites stock selection, receipt, issue, packaging, and delivery of urgently needed parts and materials to satisfy priority requests received from FAA Logistics Center worldwide customers. Responsibilities The Materials Expediter expedites stock selection, receipt, issue, packaging, and delivery of urgently needed-parts and materials to satisfy priority requests received from the FAA Logistics Center worldwide customers. Selects property from all areas of the warehouse or outlying stockrooms to satisfy priority requests for material during normal and non-normal duty hours. Responsible for contacting ordering facility to determine if callbacks are required. Responsible for contacting inventory managers, equipment specialists, and shop personnel to have item procured or repaired. Performs item identification research as required when requested item is not identified with a catalog number, not stocked by catalog number, or catalog number and nomenclature do not agree with item in stock. Performs computer inventory file research to determine if stock should be available when warehouse refusal received. Performs research to determine if substitute or interchangeable item or next higher assembly is available. Processes confirming issue documents for shop repaired assets and inventory freeze assets to assure accurate and timely updating of the Logistics Center inventory records and voucher control registers. Accomplishes material receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, distribution, issue, stock maintenance, physical inventory, and provides proper packaging on all incoming and outgoing shipments in support of the F&E National Airspace System and FAA National Programs. Coordinates with Supervisor and/or Work Leader on problems that have occurred or may occur. May make recommendations for improvement of working procedures. Provides leadership and assistance in training lower grade personnel in procedures for storage, issuing, and packing all requisitions. Independently operates all Government Furnished Equipment including the MINI AS/RS (Automated Storage & Retrieval System). Maintains supplies in immediate work area and utilizes equipment for the assigned task. Required to operate up to a 2 1/2 ton truck for the purpose of pickup and delivery of priority shipments to and from the air terminals, motor freight terminals, post office, bus station, etc. Required to operate forklifts up to 20,000 pounds for the purpose of handling material to accomplish assigned tasks. Responsible for weighing, labeling, and annotating the necessary information on shipping documents. Performs critical preservation and packaging of special priority items which requires extensive and varied knowledge of appropriate preservation packing techniques and assuring that the final package is consistent with item protection and quality is acceptable. Knowledge of hazardous material codes in compliance with title 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) for the packing and shipping of material is required. Routes priority shipments via GBL (Government Bill of Lading) by determining the most appropriate and economical rate via air, motor freight, express, water or parcel post on outgoing shipments during non-normal duty hours. Updates computer shipping status records. Performs housekeeping duties consisting of sweeping, cutting up and removing empty boxes and old pallets, picking up paper and emptying trash to maintain work in a clean, presentable fashion. Receives administrative and technical supervision from the Supervisor and/or Work Leader, who furnish policy and procedure guidance. Work is reviewed on the basis of effectiveness and ability to maintain an orderly flow of material and initiative displayed in expediting actions on priority needs. Works any shift as required, to accomplish assigned duties. May be required to work weekends, holidays, alternate days off and be subject to callback when advised by management. May also be required to utilize communication devices (i.e. pagers) to assure immediate notification. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Candidates will be evaluated based on their possession of the general experience required for the position being filled. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and you have the required ability or potential to perform the job. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Screen-out Element for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT - Ability to perform the work of a Materials Expediter with no more than normal supervision. AND Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Candidates must demonstrate evidence of the Ability to perform the work of a Materials Expediter with no more than normal supervision AND Pre-employment Physical Requirement: You must be able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others. Selectee must pass a pre-employment physical prior to appointment. Applicants should include examples of general experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education Information Regarding KSA’s As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and Selective Factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF), if applicable, and the KSA’s listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Notes: 1. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 2. Position requires shift work. May be required to work weekends, holidays, alternate days off and be subject to callback when advised by management. May also be required to utilize communication devices (i.e. pagers) to assure immediate notification. 3. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 4. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. 5. To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please contact Najla Wooten at najla.a.wooten@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA