Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

Defense Commissary Agency • Andersen Air Base, GU

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Computer Assisted Ordering Technicians maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance-on-hand (BOH) levels to determine optimum ordering quantities and ensure product availability for patrons. Specific assignments vary by store and management requirements. In Guam, positions are eligible for a nonforeign area Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), which is exempt from federal income tax, and post differential, in addition to regular salary (base plus locality).

The position requires maintaining current and accurate data in the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system, using radio-frequency handheld terminals to gather and update inventory data, and physically reviewing storage and display areas to evaluate stock. The technician works with management and commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for series 1101 and the additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Qualification may be based on one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, four years of qualifying education above high school, superior academic achievement, or a qualifying combination of experience and education. The position has physical requirements, including prolonged standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching, and handling items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally more than 40 pounds with assistance. Occasional overtime may be required. The position is nonexempt under FLSA, is not telework- or remote-work-eligible, and is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Meet OPM qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4, four full years of qualifying education above high school, superior academic achievement, or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
• Specialized experience, when used to qualify, must include relevant experience such as using handheld terminals to update and adjust inventory, ensuring optimal shelf-space allocation, ordering product, and/or maintaining perpetual inventory.
• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet the minimum age requirement; generally, applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Meet the stated physical requirements, including prolonged standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and reaching, and handling items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Meet applicable identity, employment eligibility, suitability, or fitness determinations and other federal appointment requirements.
• Current federal civilian employees must satisfy the stated 90-day time-after-competitive-appointment requirement.
• Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts or other required education documentation.
• Applicants must select an applicable appointment eligibility and provide the supporting documents required for that eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system with current, accurate data so optimal order quantities can be calculated to sustain customer demand.
• Use radio-frequency handheld terminals to gather data needed to update and adjust inventory.
• Record and update balance-on-hand (BOH) data, maintain perpetual inventory, and audit credits.
• Perform daily inventory audits of out-of-stock and overwrite items.
• Evaluate stock levels in all CAO categories daily by physically reviewing storage and display shelf locations, shippers, and the warehouse.
• Interface with all levels of management and work directly with commercial distributor/vendor stocking representatives on issues affecting CAO.

Benefits

• In Guam, nonforeign area Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), exempt from federal income tax, and post differential, in addition to regular salary.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits and eligibility depend on position type and are described by the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed