Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, Warehouse (NSLW), Logistics Management (NSL), Supply Chain Services (NS), Chief Administrative Office (N). A successful candidate in the Electrical Utility Materials Handler position will serve as a materials handler working with supplies, parts, tools, and equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of an electrical transmission system. Responsibilities As a Electrical Utility Materials Handler, you will: Compare contract documents and bills of lading against materials received using a variety of resources to verify order accuracy. Use computer to determine stock locations and make selections by quantity and stock numbers. Complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials, equipment and commodities. Inspect, fabricate, repair and install storage and shipping items (ex: small crates, pallets and storage bins) using wood, wood composites and substitutes, steel bracing or other appropriate material. Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, and electric lifts to position and/or transport materials prior to and after packing. Fill orders from stock and purchases, verifying accuracy, prepare shipping documents, prepare items (including delicate precision instruments and test equipment) for shipment; load trucks, railcars, etc. Take inventory of stock equipment, instruments, and tools. Compare data relating to item characteristics, descriptions, conditions and quantities against accompanying documents. Uncrate, identify and verify a wide variety of materials, equipment, technical components and commoditie. Maintain stock in good condition; obtain service or recommend disposal of items determined to be unserviceable, uneconomical to repair or unneeded. Requirements Conditions of Employment Special Conditions of Employment: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Become fully knowledgeable of and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual. This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants. This position requires a preemployment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position. After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards. This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment. Become familiar with and follow agency rules and regulations such as but not limited to the Warehouse Playbook, BPA Accident Prevention Manual, DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations applicable to this position. Able to obtain non-electrical worker permit if required. Within one year after appointment be certified for First Aid and CPR provided by BPA and maintain certification thereafter. Subject to call for emergency work at any time. Must pass onsite material handling equipment certification including but not limited to: pickup, flatbed, van-type truck, forklift, overhead crane, and platform lifts which may operate in narrow and constricted warehouses aisles. Able to be fitted for (must be clean shaven) and able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) or who do not score at least half of the total points possible across all elements will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of an Electrical Utility Material Handler is defined as receive, inspect, store, issue/ ship inventory, salvage materials, supplies, parts materials and equipment; use a personal computer to enter orders, track inventory, assemble, complete and print forms; and use a forklift/ man lift/ pick crane to load, unload, and secure materials and equipment for transport without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, wet, muddy, or poorly lit. Requires ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Requires working at heights such as from scaffolding, motorized buckets, and ladders on occasion. Can require travel to remote sites. Occasional work in field areas along transmission corridors where work areas are exposed to sloping ground, drop off and other natural conditions existing in primitive outdoor settings. Frequent exposure to hazards typical of working around machinery with moving parts. Occasionally work will include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (asbestos, acids, PCB's, pesticides, mercury, solvents, etc.) that could pose a health risk if precautions are not followed and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not worn. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available. Required to wear various levels of PPE (hearing protection, respiratory protection, hard hats, protective clothing and gloves, safety glasses; knee pads if required, safety harnesses, dielectric boots, insulated rubber or leather gloves). Proper respiratory apparatus and protective apparel shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information About the Position - Vancouver This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries. There are several breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and amazing panoramic mountain views! Vancouver is the perfect place for anyone who loves to be outdoors and really enjoys nature! The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. 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Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (01/26/2025) of this announcement.