SUPPLY TECHNICIAN

Job Announcement

Who may apply : Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, current DFAS VRA employees within DFAS Cleveland Operations, and eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouses Preference applicants. This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-06, or GS-07 with a target grade of GS-07. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Responsibilities Duties described below reflect the full performance level GS-07. Duties assigned to an entry grade of GS-06 will be developmental in nature. Ensures budgetary compliance within program guidance on all property and consumable acquisitions. Determines stock levels and reorder points through usage levels and demand based requirements. Initiates and conducts discrepancy research, prepares supply discrepancy reports, and initiates appropriate action to resolve discrepancies. Provides technical guidance and training on regulatory and administrative responsibilities to lower graded technicians, clerks, and originators. Serves as point of contact for administrative aspects of property and consumable supply acquisitions to include oversight and review of purchasing requests. Prepares comprehensive property inventory analysis.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-06 Specialized experience is defined as : performing tasks such as maintaining an inventory reporting process, conducting physical inventory, monitoring stock, or preparing orders / requisitions for general supply, equipment, and / or capital assets. GS-07 Specialized experience is defined as : performing multiple tasks such as receipt, storage, documentation, distribution and / or disposal of a variety of property such as general supply, equipment, and / or capital assets. Time-in-Grade : Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-06, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher in the Federal service. To be considered for the GS-07, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-06 or higher in the Federal service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education GS-06 Substitution of Education for Experience : Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled. GS-07 Substitution of Education for Experience : One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements when the education is directly related to the position being filled. Additional Information Moving expenses will not be paid. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we'll evaluate whether your continued employment advances the public interest. The evaluation will consider : your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment advances agency or governmental goals; and whether your continued employment advances the efficiency of the Federal service. At the end of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification that your continued employment advances the public interest. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is Seldom. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. Retired Civil Service Employee : Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed / undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain / maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.