Supply Technician

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Tucson, AZ

379d • $40,288 - $52,371 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician position at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for managing the distribution of medical supplies and materials within the Medical Supply Distribution area of Supply Chain Management. The role ensures that supplies are delivered to all clinical and administrative services, requiring knowledge of inventory systems and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04.
• Education may substitute for experience: 4 years above high school in an accredited institution.
• Combination of education and experience may also qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a complex health care facility.
• Knowledge of scanning, bar-coding, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services.
• Pull stock inventory and material from main inventory for delivery.
• Identify and resolve issues/needs of clinical and administrative customers; escalate to supervisors or Inventory Management Specialist as needed.
• Maintain records on stock levels; recommend revisions in stock levels.
• Communicate to the lead or supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Monitor expiration dates, rotate stock to limit outdates, and remove items from use as required.
• Check inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts.
• Ensure critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled; resolve deviations when possible.
• Daily inventory of primary and secondary inventory points using bar coding equipment.
• Distribute items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems.
• Fill requests for items based on daily schedules.
• Deliver supplies, ensuring they are in a sterile and operational condition.
• Complete specialty cart preparation and stocking.
• Clean assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles.
• Unpack and store supplies and material in accordance with established guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for annual leave based on years of service.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed