Supply Technician

Indian Health Service•Chinle, AZ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

At the Indian Health Service, Supply Technicians support the Chinle Service Unit, Division of Administrative Services, General Services Department, Central Supply Section in Chinle, Arizona. Responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and replenishing medical supplies for departments and clinics. Ensures essential supplies are available to support high-quality patient care. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good credit, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
Resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position.
Clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-04: At least one (1) year of general experience. General Experience -- Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
OR, Two years above high school.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05: Four (4) Years of Education above the High School Level; OR One (1) Year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 Grade Level. Specialized experience include: Performing medical supply, inventory, warehouse, and administrative functions, including maintaining inventory records; receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and replenishing medical supplies; using automated supply systems to update and verify inventory data; preparing supply reports; identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies; processing supply requests; maintaining organized storage areas; and providing administrative support related to requisitions, purchases, and stock control.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-06: One (1) Year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 Grade Level. Specialized experience include: Medical supply management, inventory control, automated supply systems, procurement, and administrative operations. Experience includes managing and auditing medical supply inventories; analyzing usage and inventory data to identify trends, obsolete or inactive items, and changing requirements; establishing and adjusting stock levels using usage history, anticipated needs, availability, and economical order quantity principles; coordinating receipt, storage, replenishment, and issuance of supplies; investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies; preparing and analyzing cost, usage, and inventory reports; monitoring purchase orders and expenditures; evaluating supply requests based on authorized levels, availability, usage, and budget; coordinating with procurement, finance, clinical, and administrative staff; and supporting quality assurance and process-improvement activities.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Operates the Supply System to manage inventory transactions, stock levels, par quantities, ordering, receiving, issuing, cataloging, and inventory adjustments.
Maintains accurate stock control records and audits item descriptions, costs, units of measure, usage, par levels, and inventory data.
Receives, verifies, stores, and distributes medical supplies while identifying shortages, overages, damages, discrepancies, expired items, recalls, and obsolete stock.
Replenishes patient-care areas, crash carts, and emergency supplies; monitors usage and inventory levels to prevent shortages and ensure timely response to urgent requests.
Uses automated systems for acquisition planning, requisitioning, purchasing, financial tracking, reporting, and monitoring purchase orders and expenditures.
Provides administrative and quality assurance support by preparing reports, maintaining records, coordinating with departments, resolving supply issues, and supporting safe, efficient patient care.
Follows safety procedures while handling supplies and equipment, including precautions for cuts, falls, damaged or leaking hazardous chemicals, and required protective gowns or covers in designated hospital areas.