Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) - IRS : Job Details

Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov Responsibilities WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: TAXPAYER SERVICES CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, RELATIONSHIP AND EDUCATION Distribution - National Distribution Center The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Loads and unloads trucks, carts, other conveyances, or pallets loaded with forms, supplies and other products. Moves, packs, unpacks, sorts, segregates, arranges, stacks, piles, or relocates a large variety of packages and other items. Cartons loaded, unloaded, or moved weigh up to 70 pounds. Assembles items, grouping according to receiving documents as necessary. Selects and sets up proper storage areas for material within the general warehousing plan considering size, shape, quantity, use, and possibility of damage or deterioration. Stores, stacks, and palletizes items based on established procedures. Uses handcarts, dollies, and other manual and powered equipment to move stock. Receives stock movement orders through paper orders, automated, or radio frequency devices. Identifies the location of required items using computer locator system or RF equipment. Pulls stock using appropriate equipment and delivers it to specified locations. Appropriately completes inventory-tracking information. Pulls stock for bulk material orders from a computerized picking ticket, a paper label or list, or an electronic device or screen. Ensures the proper items are selected in accurate quantities and assembled for issue. Selects the correct revision and the correctly coded product for Distribution Program orders. Relocates stock in fulfillment areas, docks, and warehouses when necessary. Selects and assembles items for shipment according to established procedures. Ensures shipments are loaded into trailers properly to minimize damage in transit. Uses bar code reader to scan bar codes on picking bins, stock locations, pick bins, picking lists, and other documents or locations. Scans bar codes on completed orders to generate manifests or other documents. Uses radio frequency and other automated devices to assure stock accuracy and track order completion. May cluster pick several orders simultaneously following established procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to Get Your Tax Record at ( to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: WG-5 EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. To be qualifying your experience should demonstrate the following: Able to perform work that involves receiving, storing, and assembling for issue, shipment, and distribution, a wide variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities using mechanized, automated, and manual material moving equipment, devices, and systems. General experience of the methods used in processing, handling, and storing of materials and equipment through a supply facility. Have experience following safety procedures to recognize and report workplace hazards. Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects that weigh up to approximately 70 pounds. Able to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop and reach. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. Additional Information Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Note: Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b)). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm OR Mon - Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Season is from 8 to 10 months. Employees who work a seasonal work schedule are placed in non-pay status or recalled to duty as workload or budget dictates and in accordance with their seasonal employment agreement. Relocation expenses - no. 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