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Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) Assistant Supervisor

Architect of the Capitol · Legislative Branch · Washington, District of Columbia

Federal agencyWS-05
At a glance

A this is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status., permanent, full-time job with Architect of the Capitol in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $34.80$40.61 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WS-05. Applications close on Oct 2, 2026 — 16 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Excepted service, Open to the public
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • 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.
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About the role

The 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.

What you will do

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Education

There are no educational requirement for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relate to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies: Knowledge of operating material, moving equipment such as fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand lifts, hand trucks and mechanized platform lifts. Ability to follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Ability to perform technical methods to perform assignments such as carrying out limited projects which involves use of specialized complicated techniques. Ability to store, deliver (load and unload), and set up furniture and operate a forklift without more than normal supervision. Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating.

You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions.

Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

  • The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.
  • To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire.
  • The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information.
  • No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.
  • Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.
  • Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC's Human Capital Management Division.
  • If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process.
  • At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.
  • For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status.
  • If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.
  • If Veterans' preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).
  • Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

Benefits

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and student loan repayment and forgiveness. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have—whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted.

As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).

What to expect next

You will receive a notice generated by the USAJOBS System when you have successfully submitted your application. We will review your application and transcript(s) (if you are qualifying based on education) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You can check the status of your application by logging into ***

You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application has changed by logging into your USAJOBS Account, editing your profile and changing the ‘Notification Settings' to indicate that you want to be notified by email when the status changes.

Information regarding the status of your application should be updated in the system within two (2) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement.

If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable.

For more information, please visit *** If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption.

Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use.

Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test.

The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant.

E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States.

If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system.

For more information on E-Verify, please visit *** The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period: A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.

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