Supply Technician

Indian Health Service • Red Lake, MN

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About The Position

This position is in the Property and Supply Department at the Red Lake Service Unit in Red Lake, Minnesota. The Supply Technician performs technical supply support work to help ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities. The position may be filled at the GS-05, GS-06, or GS-07 level, with promotion potential to GS-07. Promotion is discretionary and not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable minimum qualifications: GS-05 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, four years of education above high school, or a qualifying combination; GS-06 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05; GS-07 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06.
• For GS-05 specialized experience: maintain inventory, stock, or property account records; prepare pick lists and receiving reports; and receive supplies through automated systems. Qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may also meet the stated requirement.
• For GS-06 specialized experience: use an electronic inventory management system; review orders for correct quantities; provide guidance on storage and stock items; and ensure rapid handling of incoming stock and stock turnover.
• For GS-07 specialized experience: review documents specifying materials needed for planned programs; contact customers, supply organizations, transportation units, and others for material status and follow up on urgently required items; review and analyze automated data processing reports, transaction registers, and voucher summary reports; and submit transaction documents to initiate corrective actions for supply accounts.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation; complete required investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance.
• Meet the financial suitability requirement, including demonstrating financial responsibility and satisfying legal financial obligations.
• Present two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license used must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Set up direct deposit.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Competitive-service merit promotion candidates must have one year of service at the next lower grade; this time-in-grade rule does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• Because the position is covered by Public Law 101-630 and involves contact with or control over Indian children, the agency must ensure the selectee has not been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical inventories and adjust records to maintain inventory and stock account accuracy.
• Review and screen documents specifying supplies and materials needed for work operations; collate and assemble lists of needed equipment and parts.
• Initiate, prepare, edit, and process requisitions for stock replenishment.
• Maintain stock and establish or adjust stock levels to ensure adequate supplies and materials are available.

Benefits

• Federal annual leave accrual of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period depending on years of federal service.
• IHS may grant newly appointed federal employees credit for directly related previous non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

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