Supply Technician

Indian Health Service • Mescalero, NM

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About The Position

Join the Mescalero Service Unit in Mescalero, New Mexico, and serve as the Property Custodial Officer, GSA Fleet Manager, and Government Housing Officer. Working under the COO, this position oversees property, fleet, and housing operations in support of healthcare and Service Unit mission operations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

The position oversees government property, equipment, and supply operations, including inventory tracking, recordkeeping, purchasing and receiving, fleet activities, and property accountability. The role also supports mail, forms, supply, and property programs and provides assistance and technical guidance to staff.

Applicants must meet the GS-07 qualification requirement of at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level. There are no education requirements. The position requires U.S. citizenship, applicable background and financial suitability reviews, and other stated conditions of federal employment.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service, obtained in the private or public sector. Examples include property and supply operations involving acquisition, accountability, inventory, utilization, and disposal; maintaining property records and conducting inventories; using automated property management systems; and ensuring compliance with property management regulations and policies.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successful completion of the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successful completion of a federal background investigation, including submission of required investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance.
• Financial history review and demonstration of financial responsibility, good standing with creditors, and satisfaction of legal financial obligations.
• Presentation of two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license provided must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Direct deposit setup is required.
• Competitive-service federal employees applying under Merit Promotion must meet time-in-grade requirements; time-in-grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• The position involves contact or control over Indian children and is subject to the applicable Public Law 101-630 suitability requirements concerning certain criminal convictions or pleas.
• Selectees may be subject to a probationary period; ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Oversee government property, equipment, and supplies by tracking inventory, maintaining accurate records, conducting annual inventories, and ensuring assets are received, assigned, and accounted for properly.
• Process purchase requests, receive and inspect deliveries, resolve shipment issues, and ensure equipment is documented, tagged, and ready for use.
• Manage GSA fleet activities and support mail, forms, supply, and property programs while maintaining required records, reports, and documentation.
• Maintain property records; investigate lost or damaged government property; coordinate transfers and disposal; and ensure actions follow federal policies and procedures.
• Assist staff with ordering supplies and equipment, coordinate with departments and vendors, provide technical guidance, and perform other duties supporting efficient Service Unit operations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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