SUPPLY TECHNICIAN

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide supply operations support pertaining to specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts requiring unusual degrees of protection in shipment and storage, or other items that are unique to the organization's mission or are seldom handled.

Major Duties

• Conducts extensive searches for information pertaining to complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns.
• Provides supply support for production, overhaul, repair, or other operations for equipment and/or parts requiring special acquisition and/or handling.
• Determines stock levels needed for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion.
• Prepares recurring and special reports.
• Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with team members, related functions, and operating officials.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Specialized Experience: You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-5 or equivalent performing the following duties: Providing effective management of the administrative, financial and technical functions that provides the training, resources, and systems required to ensure the efficient and effective operation of specialized processes. This experience must have been at a level of difficulty and complexity sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:**

1. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, procedures, and instructions.
2. Knowledge of supply functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods.
3. Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions in an automated supply system.
4. Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as supply regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex supply problems.
5. Ability to apply basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex supply problems and/or deviate from normal supply management procedures or program requirements.
6. Ability to receive, screen, review, and verify supply documents and resolve discrepancies.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.