Duties

Most of the work is performed at the loading dock areas resulting in exposure to the elements. Work is also performed in an office setting or in various storage locations. Work is physical in nature and involves heavy lifting and moving boxes, crates, etc. daily. Occasional travel within the district is required. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receives, unpacks, and examines incoming shipments, checks the condition of the goods that are sent to the Court. Rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with contracting officer to rectify damages and shortages. Compares the original order form, bill, or invoice with the merchandise to see that the order has been filled correctly. Responsible to trace lost or delayed shipments and make arrangements with contracting officer for prompt shipment.
• Maintains electronic tracking sheet as items are received. Compares reports/packing slips to purchase orders in the JIFMS system for completeness; appropriately annotates and communicates status to assigned procurement clerk or manager.
• Maintains automated inventory of disposable supply stock, furniture, and equipment on a perpetual basis.
• Responsible for making the arrangements to move the items received to the stockroom, warehouse, or appropriate department.
• Prepares and packages supplies, equipment, and furniture for shipment. Routes supplies, equipment and/or furniture to requesting office with direction provided by procurement staff, team lead, or manager.
• Initiates requisitions for replenishing stock according to policies and procedures.
• Assists with tagging furniture and other office materials for the purpose of tracking inventory, and reports maintenance and repair problems to GSA.
• Secures items received in proper storage areas. Maintains central supply rooms to store supplies, equipment, and furniture for the Court; maintains order of supplies as well as equipment and furniture storeroom areas. Operate forklift.
• Delivers supplies, equipment and/or furniture to requesting office with direction provided by Procurement and Facilities Manager, team lead or Procurement Staff.
• Maintains jury refreshment stock and delivers as needed to jury rooms. Ensures rotation of refreshment stock and removes, returns, or disposes of all expired perishable stock items.
• Disposes of old documents and all old furniture and equipment as instructed. Operates paper shredding equipment as required.
• Provides minor on-site repair or adjustment to furniture, furnishings and equipment as instructed. Performs other duties such as hanging pictures or bulletin boards as instructed. Lifts, moves, disassembles, and reassembles office furniture, furnishings and equipment as instructed.
• Conducts periodic inspections of hallways, courtrooms, jury rooms, witness rooms, etc. and documents items needing repair or cleaning.
• Operates automated metered mail system as backup when needed. Assists with collection of incoming mail from the dock and other specified Court locations; assists with providing daily delivery service to appropriate Court chambers or office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) and seeking U.S citizenship or must complete an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
All appointments subject to FBI Fingerprint Background Check; with periodic reinvestigation, if applicable.
Retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination.
All appointments also subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer.
All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (available for review upon request).
The Court reserves the right to fill more than the advertised number of positions with this announcement, may modify the conditions of this job announcement, or may withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Please read the "How to Apply" section.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Applicants must submit a single PDF document to apply@MIED.uscourts.gov with:

  • Cover letter (include vacancy number) detailing your qualified and preferred skills.
  • Resume.
  • Completed application Form AO-78.

  NOTE: Applicants are required to complete the Optional Background Information section on page 5 of the application Form AO-78.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources

  Phone

  313-234-5065

  Email

  apply@mied.uscourts.gov

  Address

  US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  231 W. Lafayette Blvd.
  Room 890
  Detroit, MI 48226
  US

  Next steps

  Application review for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for the next step of the selection process. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents