Inventory Technician

Architect of the Capitol•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC), which provides tours and education programs and supports congressional events. The CVC’s mission is to inform, involve, and inspire visitors to the U.S. Capitol. The Inventory Technician supports Gift Shop supply operations, inventory control and accountable property procedures, and stocking activities that support visitor well-being, education, and security. The role supports coordination and control of Gift Shop supplies and property, including documentation, accountability, and disposal of excess or surplus property. It maintains stock records, initiates replenishment requisitions, organizes the storeroom, handles inventory carefully, and transports materials between facilities. The technician also assists with ecommerce orders, customer inquiries, sales-floor coverage, and seasonal stock and floor moves. Saturday and holiday work is required to meet business needs. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to pass a drug test.
Resume and responses to application questions must demonstrate job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Meet the definition of specialized experience and applicable OPM qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
For GS-06: at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes warehousing and maintaining a located stockroom; managing inventory, including space allocation; and accurately completing inventory paperwork using an electronic device.

Responsibilities

Support Gift Shop supply operations, including coordination, inventory control, accountability, and disposal of excess and surplus property, following applicable documentation, procedures, and policies.
Perform physical counts, cycle counts, spot checks, and annual inventory, and reconcile stock with inventory reports.
Dispose of audited property as directed.
Complete surveys and adjustments to maintain inventory and stock account records.
Identify Gift Shop inventory requirements and initiate, prepare, edit, and process stock replenishment requisitions.
Maintain stock at prescribed levels and keep the storeroom tidy and organized.
Ensure accountable property is marked and recorded before distribution or storage, and ensure inventory is documented, accounted for, and utilized properly.
Preserve inventory items that require special handling.
Document and file reports concerning overages, shortages, and damaged goods.
Transport materials between facilities and fulfill internal requirements, including special deliveries during holiday and peak seasons.
Use a computer to enter and update inventory counts, transactions, and adjustments.
Assist with records searches, data entry and corrections, accountability records, and transfer documents.
Participate in ecommerce operations by responding to customer inquiries and packing and shipping online orders.
Provide Gift Shop sales-floor coverage as needed, including during peak seasons and staffing shortages.
Assist the Merchandise Manager and team with seasonal stock and floor moves.
Work Saturdays and holidays as required by organizational business needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.