SUPPLY TECHNICIAN

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

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NJ-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is experience in applying a comprehensive understanding of supply regulations and operations to conduct extensive searches for complex transactions and support equipment requiring special handling.

Experience in determining stock levels for specialized items based on detailed analysis and preparing reports that require interpretation and the development of new formats.

Experience in involves performing administrative support functions, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and utilizing analytical methods within automated supply systems to resolve complex supply problems.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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: Knowledge of governing supply regulations, procedures, and instructions.

Knowledge of supply functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods. Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions in an automated supply system.

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.

Ability to apply basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex supply problems and/or deviate from normal supply management procedures or program requirements.

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 WORK 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. 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 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. Compiles statistics from data requiring substantial analysis, interpretation, and development of new formats.

Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with team members, related functions, and operating officials.