Distribution Facilities and Storage Specialist Team Lead

Summary

This position is located in the Logistics Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer.

The position description number for this position is 465710.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

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The Distribution Facilities and Storage Specialist (Team Leader), GS-2030-09, works in Logistics Services within Integrated Support Services, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations and providing technical guidance to team members involved in distribution, storage, and inventory control activities. Work performed supports efficient material movement and space utilization across federal facilities.

Ensures materials are handled according to agency and federal policies. Managing the daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials. Assists in managing warehouse operations and inventory systems with direct oversight from senior staff. Independently manages distribution and warehouse operations ensuring full compliance with regulatory guidance. Monitors safety and security practices within the warehouse and ensures compliance with OSHA, fire, and hazardous materials regulations. Reviews workflow to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, space usage, and material flow. Coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance of material handling equipment and warehouse facilities.

Assigns work, monitors progress and ensures quality and timeliness of completed tasks. Serves as team leader for a group of warehouse personnel. Distributes assignments to team members under supervision, and monitors task completion status. Serves as Team Leader with responsibility for assigning work, resolving routine issues, and evaluating team productivity. Provides informal training and coaching to new staff and ensures adherence to established procedures. Communicates work priorities, safety standards, and operational goals to the team. Identifies minor disciplinary or performance issues and refers more complex matters to supervisors.

Develops and maintains storage and distribution procedures, reviews inventory records, and ensures accurate reporting and documentation. Supports the implementation of standard procedures and learns to identify discrepancies in inventory records. Prepares draft reports on material movement, receiving, and storage activities. Develops complex storage and inventory plans, anticipates problems, and implements corrective measures. Conducts spot checks, cycle counts, and reconciliations to verify stock levels and maintain accuracy of automated systems. Recommends improvements to storage layouts to maximize space utilization and accessibility. Assists in planning for emergency and contingency storage and distribution needs.

Coordinates with procurement and transportation offices to resolve logistical challenges, track inventory, and optimize deliveries. Monitors shipping schedules, verifies documentation, and ensures timely movement of goods. Provides input on vendor performance related to packaging, delivery timelines, and order accuracy. Assists in coordinating surplus property disposal or transfer in accordance with federal guidelines. Participates in meetings with procurement and transportation staff to align warehouse operations with broader logistical goals.

Prepares and delivers operational reports, space utilization plans, and workload summaries for management review. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to manage delivery schedules, space planning, and reporting requirements. Maintains metrics on warehouse efficiency, labor utilization, and material handling throughput. Develops recommendations for long-range storage capacity and space planning. Prepares supporting documentation for audits, inspections, and management reviews.

This position will require Physical Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

A routine validated pre-placement physical examination performed by the Library's Health Services Division is required as a condition of assignment to this position. This position requires regular recurring physical examinations every 2 years due to the physical nature of warehouse oversight.

This position will require Physical Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures.**

Ability to lead a team of warehouse personnel.**

Ability to develop and maintain storage and distribution procedures.**

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to interact collaboratively with others

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Additional information

Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.

The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.

Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process

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 email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.

The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.

Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.

The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.

A "Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.

Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.

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.

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