Tool Parts

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examination may be limited.
Branch Illinois 1 District
Job Posting Period 04/02/2024 - 04/13/2024
This job has an exam requirement. Currently, applicants for this posting who do not yet have an exam score are being
invited to take the exam. Examining will continue until capacity has been reached.
Job Title TOOL & PARTS CLK
Facility Location CHICAGO VMF
740 S CANAL ST FL 1
CHICAGO, IL ********
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Position Information Title: TOOL & PARTS CLERK
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Occupation Code: 6904-01XX
Non-Scheduled Days: SUNDAY, MONDAY
Hours: ********
DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of
unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions
or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.
SALARY RANGE: Starting annual salary $53,356 paid bi-weekly
FINANCE NUMBER: 161538
BENEFIT INFORMATION: This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings
Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits
(FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care
Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care
(day care) expenses are also available. We offer eleven paid federal holidays as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.
Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or other territory owing permanent allegiance
to the United States. Applicants entitled to veterans' preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity
Act may apply for any posted position. Applicants must apply online at to be considered for this
employment opportunity. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment
opportunities, examinations (when applicable), and background checks will be sent by email. Please add the following email
domain addresses to your contact list to allow all correspondence to be received - @usps.gov; @psionline.com;
@geninfo.com; @uspis.gov. EXAM: If an exam is required and you are invited to take the test, instructions regarding the
exam process will be sent to you via email. Please ensure you can receive email messages from our test vendor and follow
instructions carefully so you can be considered for this employment opportunity. SCREENINGS: You may receive multiple
requests for background checks in regards to this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate
filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity.
Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
Functional Purpose Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for a wide variety of parts, tools and supplies used in the maintenance of
motor vehicles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Selects, issues, and accounts for items requested by users; maintains follow-up on items to be returned; fills requisitions
from within the organization and from other postal installations for stock; uses knowledge of the stock, familiarity with
maintenance operations, and reference to catalogs or parts lists to supply proper items of stock to using personnel.
2. Prepares and submits requisitions to maintain prescribed levels of mechanical, electrical, engineering and custodial stock
items; requisitions special items on request.
3. Receives, unloads, unpacks, and checks stock against corresponding requisitions and invoices; reconciles variations in
quantity, specifications, and condition; puts away shipments received as well as items returned by users.
4. Relocates stock to make room for new items or use space more effectively.
5. Inventories stock on hand either on a perpetual, periodic or special basis, traces shortages; searches for misplaced items;
recommends changes in stock levels based upon usage experience.
6. Maintains stock records showing such information as nomenclature, stock number, stock levels, location, receipts, issues,
and balances on hand; performs other record keeping functions such as filling out tags and issuing documents.
7. Performs other duties, as assigned, such as, assuming responsibility for operation of the stockroom in cases where the
incumbent is the sole employee, or may oversee one or two employees such as supply clerks or stock record clerks;
selecting, packing and shipping stock to fill requisitions; performing minor maintenance on tools such as oiling, greasing,
sharpening and replacing wooden handles; receiving trouble calls and relaying to maintenance.
SUPERVISION
Supervisor of unit to which assigned.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:
Requirements 1. FUNCTION:
Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for a wide variety of parts, tools, and supplies used in the maintenance
of motor vehicles.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
REQUIREMENTS:
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of
the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum
competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these
levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on
the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
Ability to work without immediate supervision.
Ability to use reference materials and manuals.
Ability to safely perform the duties common to the position.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to perform effectively under the pressures of the position.
Ability to plan, lay out, and set up work independently.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
Ability to estimate time and material.
Ability to inspect.
Ability to work with others.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have two years of experience in which a knowledge of a variety of parts, tools, and supplies was gained.
Successful completion of a full 4-year high school course including credits in commercial or vocational subjects may be
substituted for one year of general experience.
Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicant's record of
experience and training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment MP (476).
Applicants must demonstrate basic computer skills. This must be demonstrated by successful completion of Postal Service
Test 718.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have the ability to handle weights and loads included in incidental climbing.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the
criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual
employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days
from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at . Further
information can be found at
SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.