MATERIALS HANDLER SUPERVISOR

Duties 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; serve as a working supervisor, working and performing required duties alongside of subordinates. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: * Plan 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. * React 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. * Assign 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. * Support and explain management problems to 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. * Make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance; initiate recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. * Ensure that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed with appropriate protective clothing and equipment being utilized. * Develop, publish, and ensure employee compliance with standing operating procedures for the activity supervised; implement and comply with agency, state, and federal regulatory Occupational Safety and Health, and environmental requirements. * Ensure 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. * Performs non-supervisory work, such as, transporting equipment, performing maintenance tasks, etc. * Ensure use of quality conformant products through compliance with established materials shelf life programs; 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. * Prepare for and participate in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises. Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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 the 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 probationary 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. * 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. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: * The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. * The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. * The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. * The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. * The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of CPT. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUST possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : WS-05 Level - MUST possess specialized experience for which includes journeyman level knowledge, experience demonstrating the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments of lower grade personnel; experience which required the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines; experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function; experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE : MUST possess specialized experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. 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. 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 below. 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. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order 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. 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 ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). * If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume . * 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. 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 qual