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1 3225353 Do you have the ability to perform the work, as described in this vacancy announcement, without more than normal supervision? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
2

3202128 Please indicate where and when you acquired the ability to perform the work associated with each of the Wage Grade Job Elements listed in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section of this Job Opportunity Announcement. Include in your response: (1) the wage grade job element; (2) the place of employment; and, (3) the specific dates of employment the ability was gained in MM/DD/YYYY - MM/DD/YYYY format. Your response must be supported by your resume.

Example: Use of Measuring Instruments; ABC Company; 10/01/2016 – 05/15/2018.

Maximum length of 5000 characters. Answer to this question is required
3 Please select the statement that best describes the supervision you have received while performing work as a material handler. Answer to this question is required
  • I have experience receiving, unloading, storing, shipping, and maintaining equipment and supplies in a warehouse environment. I have performed recurring tasks which required me to make changes to accommodate changing work conditions. I have only received general instructions on new work and rarely reported out of the ordinary situations to a supervisor.
  • I have experience receiving, unloading, storing, shipping and maintaining equipment and supplies in a warehouse environment. I have received detailed instructions on new work and all unusual situations were referred to a supervisor.
  • I have experience receiving, unloading, storing, shipping and maintaining equipment and supplies in a warehouse environment under constant direction or guidance of my supervisor.
  • While I do not have experience performing material handling work, I have had training in this area.
  • I do not have any training or experience as described above.
4 From the list below, please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience keeping a work area neat and clean in a warehouse or distribution center. Answer to this question is required
  • Arranged items in accordance to the warehouse plan.
  • Kept aisles and traffic areas clear of obstructions.
  • Rotated stock according to use, size, shape, quantity, or special handling requirements.
  • Swept floors.
  • Cleaned/dusted shelves or bins.
  • Straightened items on pallets to achieve maximum storage.
  • None of the above.
5 From the list below, please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience in applying standard warehousing and storage techniques. Answer to this question is required
  • Received and unloaded equipment and/or supplies.
  • Reported tampered or broken seals on containers or damaged items.
  • Verified type and quantity of items received.
  • Completed and signed shipping and receiving documents.
  • Packaged and prepared equipment and/or supplies for shipment and distribution.
  • Updated and processed storage records and related documentation.
  • Utilized a computer to perform data entry and retrieval operations.
  • Used optical readers or scanners for reading bar codes.
  • Maintained information security regarding the status of supply transactions.
  • Maintained readiness of equipment for deployment.
  • Identified when outside technical support was needed to rotate stocks or service equipment.
  • Ensured that stocked equipment and supplies did not drop below shortage levels.
  • None of the above.
6 Do you have experience operating a forklift? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
7 How many years of experience do you have operating a forklift? Answer to this question is required
  • 5+ years
  • 3-4 years
  • 1-2 years
  • 6 months - 1 year
  • less than 6 months
  • None
8 Do you possess (or are you able to acquire and maintain) a Commercial Driver's License?: Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
9 From the list below, please select area(s) in which you have had experience in referencing in order to accomplish your work in a warehousing environment. Answer to this question is required
  • Technical Operating Manuals
  • Operational handbooks
  • Floor plan layouts
  • Hazardous material data sheets
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Stock Rotation Guidelines
  • None of the above.
10 From the list below, please indicate the tool(s) or equipment that you have used or operated in a material handler position. Answer to this question is required
  • Forklift
  • Trucks with gross vehicle weights at 26,000 pounds or less
  • Trucks with gross vehicle weights between 26,000 pounds and at 32,000 pounds
  • Trucks with gross vehicle weights exceeding 32,000 pounds (requires Commercial Drivers License)
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Hand Trucks
  • Stock Carts
  • Rolling ladders
  • Manual Stretch wrap Dispensers
  • Automatic Stretch wrap Dispensers
  • Banding Cutters
  • Banding Crimpers
  • Pry Bars
  • None of the above
11 Does your experience include both handling and disposing of hazardous materials? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
12 Have you been previously certified as a safe forklift operator? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
13 As part of your routine, have you performed safety checks and routine maintenance on the material handling equipment that you use in your job? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No

Grade: All Grades

All FEMA employees are subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency and all Federal employees may be subject to emergency deployment. In the event of an emergency deployment, travel requirements may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require relocation to emergency sites, some of which are quite austere. The length of deployment may last anywhere from days to months, depending upon the nature of the emergency or disaster.
Every FEMA employee is considered an emergency manager and each employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, although not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. Your emergency management duties may vary depending on the needs of the Agency, your particular skills, and certain personal circumstances. All positions may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
1 Are you able to meet this commitment? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
2 3225314 Current and former Stafford Act employees who can document 64 or more hours of paid time, per pay period, with no breaks in service* for 78 or more consecutive pay periods since August 1, 2014 are eligible to be considered for this Merit Promotion Job Opportunity Announcement.  Do you meet this eligibility standard? (*Note: A “break in service” is defined as 3 or more days in non-pay status, except as allowed under 5 CFR § 315.201(b)(3)(ii) for special circumstances such as military deployment, etc.). Answer to this question is required
  • Yes 3107226 Please note that effective January 1, 2010, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.
  • No
3 3107228 Are you currently serving, or have served within the last five years, as a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) employee in the Executive Branch? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
    3.1 3107314 Please provide the following information regarding your political appointment(s): 1. Official Title of Position; 2. Type of Appointment (i.e. Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES); 3. Name of Agency; 4. Date Position began; and 5. Date Position ended Maximum length of 1000 characters.
  • No
4 3176176 Are you applying for consideration under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
    4.1 3176178 I understand if I am selected, I will be required to submit copies of my Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50’s) and performance appraisals for each period of employment being used to determine my eligibility for consideration under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. 
    • Yes
    • No
  • No
5 3225319  Are you applying for consideration as a current or former competitive service time-limited employee of a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Industrial Base Facility or Major Range and Test Facilities Base(s) under provisions contained in Section 1132 of Public Law (P.L.) 114-328? Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
    5.1

    I understand if I am selected, I will be required to submit copies of my Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50’s) and performance appraisals for each period of employment being used to document my eligibility.  I also understand that eligibility requirements validation will be conducted by FEMA Human Resources personnel prior to appointment.
    • Yes
    • No
  • No
6 3225388 How did you hear about this Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) job opportunity? Answer to this question is required
  • FEMA’s Facebook
  • FEMA’s Twitter
  • FEMA’s LinkedIn
  • FEMA’s GlassDoor
  • Careers.FEMA.gov website
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed
  • Zip Recruiter
  • USAJobs
  • State or Local Employment Office
  • DHS/FEMA Hiring Event (in person)
  • Conference or Meeting
  • Career / Job Fair
  • Conference or Meeting
  • FEMA Hiring Event (virtual)
  • FEMA Recruiter
  • Professional Organization
  • Through my college or university
  • FEMA Employee referral
  • Newspaper
  • Radio
  • Other
    6.1 3095446 Please specify how you learned about this Federal Emergency Management Agency job opportunity. Maximum length of 250 characters.
7 3125488 I understand the resume I have submitted for this position will be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether my experience and/or educational background is sufficient to meet basic and/or specialized experience requirements as outlined in this announcement. I also understand that if the information provided in my resume is not sufficient to support my responses to the vacancy announcement questions, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package. I understand a high self-assessment in the application questions that is not supported by information in my resume may prevent me from being found best qualified, in which case my application will not be referred to the selecting official. Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
    7.1 3149447 I understand that if I do not submit all REQUIRED documents that are complete, openable and readable by the closing date, it will affect the overall assessment of my application package.
    • Yes
    • No
8 3125489 I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Required Documents section of this announcement to determine which documents, if any, I need to provide in support of this application. Answer to this question is required
  • Yes
  • No
9 Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position Answer to this question is required
  • Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.
  • No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.
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