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Materials Handler

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network VISN 22 - Long Beach VA Healthcare System

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Duties

Requirements

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Summary This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the Long Beach Veteran Affairs Health Care System. The position primarily performs warehouse related work handling and overseeing one or more product lines a segment of a large warehouse or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility. This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.

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Summary This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the Long Beach Veteran Affairs Health Care System. The position primarily performs warehouse related work handling and overseeing one or more product lines a segment of a large warehouse or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility. This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.

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Overview Help Accepting applications This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location 1 vacancy in the following location Long Beach CA 1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 25.95 - 30.27 per hour

Pay scale & grade WG 6 Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 6907 Materials Handler

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

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Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

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Announcement number CBSX-13095929-27-EL Control number 890086500

This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse widow widower or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Clarification from the agency Qualified candidates will be referred in the following order 1 Current Permanent employees of the Long Beach VA Health Care System 2 Other Current Permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs 3 All Other Qualified Applicants.

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Duties Help

Major duties include but are not limited to the following Handles a variety of materials including hazardous and delicate equipment.

Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA operating and safety standards.

Utilizes proper safety techniques when handling a variety of material and equipment.

Responsible for storage and space handling in accordance with regulations for specific commodity or equipment groups i.e. general supplies construction materials medical supplies high value items etc.

Lays out storage space establishes item location and determines organization and arrangement of stock.

Utilizes regulatory requirements when receiving storing and moving hazardous and toxic materials and substances i.e. certain types of chemicals radioactive materials etc..

Plans organizes and prioritizes daily deliveries.

Completes monthly reports and supporting benchmarks.

Reads writes and maintains files of various government and commercial documents to include turn in requests discrepancy reports shippingreceiving documents etc.

Interprets a variety of standard operation procedures SOPs directives and policies.

Follows all guidance provided by various directives handbooks memorandum property management regulations supply and distribution policies checklists etc.

Manages discrepancy process and follow ups utilizing an electronic record and tracking program in accordance with regulations and policies.

Understands how to load supply carts vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and most efficient process.

Understands physical distribution functions to include material receiving safeguarding preserving from damage or exposure storage and issuing.

Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems.

Drives vehicles trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight with electrical or hydraulic lift.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday from 700 AM - 330 PM

Compressed/Flexible Schedule Not authorized.

Position Description Title PD Materials Handler PD10461A

Critical Skills Incentive CSI Not approved.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not authorized.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCPAs a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10302026.

EXPERIENCE A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. The SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT for this position is Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements

Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions Specifications other than blueprint reading Materials Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Work Practices

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 religions 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.

Note A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements Work involves considerable walking pushing and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Works offloading and loading trucks lifting products on and off-shelves handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Will frequently handle equipment furniture and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds. These items are typically handled using specialized equipment andor assistance of coworkers. Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities ofproduct over an extended period of time including but not limited to turn-ins large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles may be required to exert a greater level of physical exertion while backing and turning trucks operating forklifts or hand trucks on uneven terrains and uncertain conditions.

Working Conditions Required to work in storage buildings pods trailers vehicles and warehouses that may be hot cold drafty and poorly lighted. Will be required to work outdoors on docks making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons. Hazardous materials may be encounter in daily work activities. Duties will be subject to the possibility of trips falls scrapes cuts bruises or injury from the use of equipment. All types of Personal Protective Equipment PPE may be required. Will be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents precautions will be taken. Must possess a valid state drivers license or commercial drivers license CDL as applicable if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.

Expand/Hide additional information 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.

Benefits Help

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 window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our 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.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information which may include but not limited to responses to the knowledge skills and abilities completion of a work sample andor contact for an interview. Your resume andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits Help

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 window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our 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.

Required documents Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s current/former Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAP/CTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50s include Within grade increases at the highest grade held or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

How to Apply Help

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 1159 PM ET on 10302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13095929.

To begin click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at httpshelp.usajobs.govfaqapplicationdocumentsresumepage-limit httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversighthiring-informationmerit-hiring-plan-resourcesapplicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit

Special Employment Consideration VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102u Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability