Supply Technician (FLO)

Defense Logistics Agency•Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME

25d

About The Position

The Supply Technician supports worldwide Naval Fleet operations by assisting with the Material Center, Receipt Documentation Office, Receiving, Shop Stores, and NAVSUP WSS Program. The technician serves as the Production department’s point of reference for material requirements; processes receipt and issue shop requirements for material and overhaul repair components; and handles shop and NAVSUP WSS material delivered and issued from stock. The role also receives priority 1 fleet issues and helps ensure material moves through the shipyard system to a shipping carrier within a shift. The technician uses inventory systems to update material records and conducts pre-inventory surveys, prepares products, and coordinates with personnel during inventory processes. This is a mission-essential position, and the employee may need to work during emergencies at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate facility. The work includes office duties and work in production areas, ships, barges, and warehouses. Some work areas may expose employees to potentially harmful physical or chemical agents; applicable safety programs may include controls, training, procedures, personal protective equipment, medical surveillance, and medical examinations. A pre-employment physical is required, and the employee must obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment license.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; the experience must meet the stated GS-07 equivalency criteria.
Specialized experience maintaining automated supply system data and processing supply transactions and adjustments.
Specialized experience following up on unfulfilled orders and processing cancellations when necessary.
Specialized experience researching and resolving material problems and gathering information through extensive searches.
Specialized experience tracking actions and identifying lateral support or cross-agency supply sources to avoid or alleviate work stoppages.
Specialized experience enforcing configuration control on repair-part requisitions.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
Obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
Pass a required pre-employment physical.
Ability to perform physical exertion, including prolonged standing; walking on rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and similar activities; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.
Ability to meet physical characteristics that may include above-average agility and dexterity.
May be required to undergo medical examinations related to work with potentially harmful agents.
Comply with DLA drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing when applicable.
Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
For males born after December 31, 1959, registration with Selective Service or exemption is required.
Provide REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in operations of the Material Center, Receipt Documentation Office, Receiving, Shop Stores, and NAVSUP WSS Program in support of worldwide Naval Fleet operations.
Serve as the point of reference for the Production department regarding material requirements.
Process receipt and issue shop requirements for material and overhaul repair components, including shop and NAVSUP WSS material delivered and issued from stock.
Receive priority 1 fleet issues and ensure material moves through the shipyard system to a shipping carrier within a shift.
Use inventory systems to update material information.
Conduct pre-inventory surveys, prepare products, and coordinate with personnel during inventory processes.
Maintain data in automated supply systems to respond to inquiries and process routine and complex supply transactions and adjustments.
Follow up on unfulfilled orders and process order cancellations when necessary.
Search for information, research and resolve material problems, and reconstruct problem histories as needed.
Track and report action status and the availability of lateral support and cross-agency sources of supply to prevent or alleviate work stoppages.
Ensure configuration control is enforced on repair-part requisitions.
Work during emergencies as a mission-essential employee, potentially at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.