MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR

About the role

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: USPFO Warehouse, Johnston, IA

What you will do

• As a MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR, WS-6907-5 your duties are below.
• Planning: Plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or project to project basis.
• Adhere to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans established by higher level supervisors.
• Reacts to variations in the workplace and maintains a balance workload between subordinates.
• Follow customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments.
• Track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment, and materials to meet schedules.
• Recommend changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences.
• Work Direction: Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes.
• Observe work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems within groups supervised, and coordinate work among workers and other supervisors to maintain work progress to meet schedules.
• Inspect completed work for quality and work order requirements.
• Report possible or actual work delays to their supervisors.
• Administration: Support and explain management problems to their subordinates.
• Recommend performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, and the most suitable applicants for vacancies.
• Advise and counsel workers on how to improve their performance and explain new work techniques.
• Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve them informally, and notify supervisors of those of sufficient importance or seriousness.
• Maintain work reports and records and assist supervisors in planning overall leave schedules.
• Makes formal appraisals of subordinate work performance.
• Initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates.
• Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.
• Performs non-supervisory work, such as, transporting equipment, performing maintenance tasks, etc. Develops, publishes, and ensures employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised.
• Implements and complies with agency, state, and federal regulatory Occupational Safety and Health, and environmental requirements.
• Ensures use of quality conformant products through compliance with established materials shelf life programs.
• Ensures all aspects of Force Protection to include physical security, facility and vehicle key control, property accountability, access control and employee protection in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Implements procedures to account for all real property, installation property, MTO&E (Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment) property, TDA (Tables of Distribution and Allowances) property, and installed equipment located at or assigned to the facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies.
• Ensures subordinates are trained, qualified, and equipped with proper personnel protective equipment, environmental mediation equipment and materials.
• Ensure the employees wear appropriate safety equipment and follow pertinent safety precautions.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises.
• May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11/10/2026 .
• FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
• Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
• TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) 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 consider: Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
• Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
• If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-5 to E-7)

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Knowledge of trades and crafts work.

Skill to provide general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities and policies. Ability to control work operations and accomplish adequate quantity and quality of work. Knowledge of supervising workers, either directly or through subordinate leaders, in accomplishing trades and labor work operations in a segment of an organization, a group, or work shift.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).