Distribution Facilities Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Administration, Facilities and Property Branch. The incumbent is responsible for storage planning and space utilization, and conference room setups, as well as shipment and receiving planning, scheduling of bulk items, office supplies and equipment for the NLRB Headquarters and offices throughout the US. The incumbent leads the effort and ensures the efficient and timely movement of bulk items, office supplies and equipment.

Duties

As a, Distribution Facilities Specialist, GS- 2030-11, your typical work assignments may include: Provides recommendations and at times direction for the NLRB Headquarters distribution, principally handling office equipment, supplies and furniture. Analyzes and plans workload data and recommends priorities and distribution of resources, including labor and equipment for assigned organizational areas. Resolves inadequacies of personnel, mechanized and materials handling equipment, physical facilities, work methods and techniques, and other operation deficiencies that prevent proper receipt, handling, and physical control of material. Independently organizes, plans, and conducts a variety of studies related to problems or areas of concern, including bin and bulk storage space and receiving and shipping functions. Generates all correspondence and initiates communications with agency employees and vendors to ensure that files are complete; coordinates work with Facilities and Property Branch staff and ensures that a property inventory of all accountable assets in the warehouse is conducted annually. Qualifications

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Distribution Facilities Specialist (Warehouse & Supply Specialist) position will have experience planning and coordinating warehouse, supply, and distribution operations, including receiving, shipping, storage, inventory control, and materials handling. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess workload and storage requirements, establish priorities, and develop solutions to improve operational efficiency. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential to effectively coordinate with employees, vendors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities independently, and skilled in maintaining accurate property accountability and efficient warehouse operations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Distribution Facilities Specialist at the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience planning and coordinating warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, shipping, storage, issuing, inventory control, and the movement of supplies, equipment, furniture, or other materials; Experience independently analyzing warehouse or supply operations, including workload requirements, storage space utilization, materials handling equipment, or work methods; identifying operational deficiencies; and developing recommendations or solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness; AND Experience planning and coordinating inventory and distribution activities, including determining storage or movement requirements, establishing workload priorities, recommending the distribution of labor or equipment, maintaining accountability of assets, and coordinating with customers, vendors, or other stakeholders. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or L.L.M., if related. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS All current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-09 or equivalent grade level of the federal service, is required to qualify for this position. (NOTE: All current and former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure code (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive). You may determine your current status by checking block 24 on your SF-50. Block 24 must reflect "1" or "2". Also, block 34 must reflect "1". NOTE: 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.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Special Instructions for Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Technical Competence Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Reasoning Customer Service Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13045929 Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants will be provided with four short, free-response essay questions designed to ascertain their dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee) to review. Responses are not required and will not be scored. If applicants choose to provide a response to the essay questions, they will be required to certify that they are using their own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral to the selecting official, a multi-phased process will be used. Phase 1: Applicants' resume and supporting documents will be reviewed by Human Resources (HR) to determine whether they meet the basic qualification requirements. Phase 2: Applicants who are minimally qualified may be advanced to a Structured Resume Review assessment conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may review applicants' resumes to evaluate technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Phase 3: Applicants who successfully pass the Structured Resume Review assessment may be advanced to a Structured Interview conducted by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel. SMEs may assess applicants' ability to demonstrate the required competencies for the position. Phase 4: A final score, which may combine the results from one or more assessments, may be used to identify the top-rated applicants. Applicants meeting the established cut-off score may be referred to the selecting official for consideration and may be required to participate in one or more additional interviews as part of the hiring process. Other Information

SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.) PLACEMENT POLICY The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by appointment, reassignment, change to lower grade, or promotion. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. PROBATIONARY/TRIAL PERIOD As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; and The needs and interests of the agency; and Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. ALTERNATE APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicants may contact the Office of Human Resources. The National Labor Relations Board offers career opportunities that feature competitive starting salaries and the potential for performance-based increases, flexible hours, and the ability to achieve and maintain a balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy a range of comprehensive and competitive employment benefits that include Work/Life Balance Programs (Alternative Work Schedules, Employee Assistance Program, and the Childcare Subsidy Program), the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and the Transit Benefit Program.