Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Supervisor

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Capitol Buildings, Superintendent Client Services Division. The Capitol Buildings is seeking a reliable and independent Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Supervisor to be responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates and evaluating work performance, planning, scheduling, coordinating work operations, and solving problems related to the work performed by the unit.

Major duties

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday from 5:00am to 1:30pm or 6:00am - 2:30pm Hours may changed depending on Needs of Management Supervisory Responsibilities: Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assists with on-boarding new employees. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances. Approves or denies leave in accordance with federal law, AOC policies and collective bargaining agreements. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors. Tracks and reports progress on work assignments: requests authority to adjust assignments and to use overtime, equipment and materials to meet schedules. Assigns work and provides technical direction in accomplishing difficult work steps. Observes work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems. Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Complies with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner. Initiates or take corrective actions on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Ensures that subordinate employees know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE. Determines training needs; develops performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinates. Initiates recommendations for promotions or reassignments. Maintains work reports and records. Plans and establishes overall leave schedules. Materials Handling: Orders and purchases equipment and furniture for special functions set-ups. Responsible for maintenance, storage and repair of furniture and equipment. Purchases necessary inside equipment, such as chairs, tables, easels, podiums, coat racks, etc. and equipment for outside maintenance, such as power washers, bobcats, leaf blowers, etc. Along with subordinate Materials Handlers, sets up facilities for special functions. Stores, delivers and sets up equipment and furniture in rooms used for special functions for meetings. Receives and unloads designated conveyances, palletizes and stacks material. Examines packaging material for conformity with security requisitions which includes proper markings, method of packaging and required shipping protection. Opens containers and checks materials received against invoice report or receipt document, comparing short titles, stock numbers, register numbers and quantity. Separates material received in accordance with serviceability condition and forwards accordingly. Initials accountable receipt document assuming responsibility for accuracy. Fork Lift Operating: Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites. Operates a forklift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds or higher and a height capacity of 168 inches or more. Controls stock movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials. Re-positions large trucks at the loading dock bays to facilitate workflow or specialized functions. Custodial Workforce Operations: Provide administrative and technical supervision to subordinates performing labor and custodial work. Develop performance requirements for subordinate supervisors and providing for employee skills enrichment through job-related coaching, mentoring and training. Analyze and determine work and manpower requirements and equipment needed to maintain high-level operations of a facility. Prepare budget estimates for supplies, equipment and labor costs for labor and custodial workforce operations. Provide recommendations for optimization of resources which support and enhance a strategic plan and vision. Provide client service support by responding to questions or concerns from high-level clients with high expectations.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Ability to independently store, deliver (load and unload), set up furniture, operate a forklift, and supervise people in the performance of this work.

Requirements

This position requires the following: 1.) A valid District of Columbia (D.C.) or State Driver's License 2.) Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to operate a Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (l) (6) IF SELECTED, APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE BOTH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF SELECTION. A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States