MATERIALS HANDLER (TITLE 32)

This Title 32 Excepted Service position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard in the military grade of Enlisted

• NTE E5. Specialized experience varies by grade level: WG-06 requires experience in receiving, packaging, shipment preparation, warehouse planning, and storage rotation; WG-05 requires ability to store and organize supplies; WG-04 requires basic warehouse skills and tool use. No education substitution is permitted.
• AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: First
• excepted permanent/indefinite temporary ILNG technicians; Second
• current Federal Employees; Third
• Federal re-employment eligible; Fourth
• applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership; Fifth
• U.S. Citizens.
• Military Grades: Enlisted
• NTE E5.
• WG-06 Level: Specialized experience in receiving, packaging, and preparation for shipment; compiling reports; overall warehouse planning; documentation requirements; accepted warehousing methods; setting up and rotating storage locations considering life expectancy, space, and product turnover.
• WG-05 Level: Experience demonstrating ability to store, organize, and rotate bin and bulk supplies; familiarity with basic warehouse procedures; determining quantities of inventory items; following oral and written instructions.
• WG-04 Level: Experience demonstrating ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue request forms; skill in using hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment; ability to use hand tools; following oral and written instructions.
• Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• Resume must be in your own words; verbatim copying of position descriptions will not be considered.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this series and grade.

Check stock numbers and part numbers in supply catalogs to adequately identify property.

• Identify, examine, classify, accept, and dispose of a wide variety of materials and property including electronic equipment, aircraft and automotive components and assemblies.
• Operate large warehouse perimeter vehicles such as cargo tractors, stake trucks, mobile cranes, and forklifts ranging in size up to 10,000 lbs.
• Determine physical condition and serviceability of material and property.
• Prepare items for processing using Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) such as computer terminal and bar code reader to read, store, track and prepare material documentation.
• Prepare inventory and production reports, screen and identify shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies, and direct shipments to shipping or storage areas.
• Store hazardous materials requiring knowledge of specialized handling, storing, and safety procedures.

Must be a member of the Illinois National Guard in the military grade listed (Enlisted)

• NTE E5) prior to effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968; conviction of a qualifying crime of domestic violence disqualifies.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This is an excepted service position; acceptance constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

This is an open continuous announcement; initial pull will be 11 August 2026. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

• Agency contact: Lauralee Smith, Phone (217) 761-3544, Email [email protected].
• Address: IL USPFO, 1301 N MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, IL 62702 US.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying.
• The Fair Chance Act prohibits requesting criminal history information at initial application; if an OF 306 is submitted prior to conditional offer, background questions may not be asked.
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• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the Constitution.

The Illinois Army National Guard (ILNG) is a reserve component of the U.S. Army, providing trained units and individuals for federal and state missions. The IL USPFO (United States Property and Fiscal Office) manages supply, logistics, and financial operations for the Illinois National Guard. This Materials Handler position supports the IL USPFO's warehouse and supply functions, ensuring readiness and efficient handling of equipment and materials. IL USPFO is named as the hiring organisation for the MATERIALS HANDLER (TITLE 32) post.