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Government Publishing Office PPW Materials Handler in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Operate electric powered high-lift fork trucks having a load capacity up to 3,000 pounds and capable of carrying, lifting, stacking loads of flat paper stock and materials. Receive incoming/outgoing shipments including new procurements, receipts, arid returns from using activities. Check for property and/or part number, nomenclature, quantity, and condition for agreement with accompanying documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the PPW Materials Handler, KX - 6907 - 5 , you must meet the following requirements: To minimally qualify for the KX-6907-00 level, you must meet the requirement below: Applicants must meet Screen Out/Job Element #1: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: Experience using warehouse plans, methods, procedures and techniques of material handling. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/07/2024) to be considered. Education Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). The selectee will work shift 1. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.