MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1920000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR (TITLE 32), WS-6907-5, you will supervise workers, either directly or through subordinate leaders, in accomplishing the operations of a distinct organizational unit.
• Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to­week or project to project basis.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support and explain management problems to their subordinates.
• 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.
• Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized.

Requirements

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• This is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview.
• If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability To Lead or Supervise Leadership Problem Solving

Documents you must provide

• Your resume clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• SF-50 - Must include if you are a current or previous federal employee.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 SF-50 - Please include if you are a current or previous federal employee.
• OFFICIAL Transcript NGIL Form 73 *** *NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
• Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation, applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating, "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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

If you are a male applicant who was 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 be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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