About this role
Job SummaryThe Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) Assistant Supervisor is responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance; planning, scheduling and coordinating work operations; and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit.
QualificationsYou must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position: The ability to supervise and/or lead a team in performing Material Handler responsibilities.
Major DutiesThe tour of duty for this position is 6:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Note: This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. The Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) Assistant Supervisor also performs nonsupervisory tasks in support of the mission. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assign duties and evaluate performance. Manage the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develop performance requirements for subordinates and ensure a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolve complaints and grievances. Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis; establish deadlines, priorities, work sequences and plan work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level supervisors; coordinate work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors; determine the number of workers needed to accomplish specific projects; redirect individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work; inform higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources; and participate in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations as to scheduling projected work. Provide or receive training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Order and purchase equipment and furniture for special functions set-ups. Receive and unload designated conveyances, palletizes and stacks material. Check materials received against invoice report or receipt document, comparing short titles, stock numbers, register numbers and quantity. Operate industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, baseboards and performs other routine cleaning tasks. Load, transport, unload and assemble tools, parts and materials. Operate hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites. Perform other related duties as assigned.RequirementsTo be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States. This position requires the following: A valid D.C. or State driver's license. A Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to operate the Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6). APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE BOTH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF SELECTION.