Materials Handler Supervisor

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR). OFMR provides the full range of building services and support services throughout the Smithsonian campus. Responsibilities The Materials Handler Supervisor serves as a working First Line Supervisor within the Metro Support Branch, exercising supervisory responsibility over subordinate employees and the work operations. In this position, you will: Review and approve routine work assignments by the material handler leader. In collaboration with the Facility Manager, plan and supervise the day-to-day warehouse operations, shipping and receiving office, ensure schedules and priorities are met, oversee work in progress, and make adjustments due to changing circumstances. Maintain employee motivation and morale. Oversee the management of the Shipping/Receiving Office, ensuring performance of duties. Act as selection official in hiring process following EEO policies and make recommendations on performance awards, levels of competence and promotions. Manage the Hazardous Waste Program Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Must have a valid State or District of Columbia drivers license. (You must submit a copy) Must be available to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position. May require occasional travel. Physical Requirements: Physical exertion is considerable and includes prolong standing, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, working in a cramped and awkward position, reaching, lifting and bending when using hand and power tools. Performance of duty requires walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting up to 70 lbs., carrying, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, standing for extended periods of time, etc. Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM’s website. Qualifications In order to be rated qualified, an applicants overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. 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. Education Additional Information This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.