Supply Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Long Beach, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Medical Supply Distribution areas of the Logistics Service Department within the Long Beach Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS). The incumbent ensures that supplies and material are distributed to all areas including: wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations, and other hospital facilities including, but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instruments sets, and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process.
• Requires an online assessment that measures critical general competencies.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment effective May 7, 2025.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-5 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-4.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: delivering sterile medical supplies, maintaining and replenishing inventory, monitoring recalls and expirations, preparing specialty carts, and using computerized and automated inventory systems to track, distribute, and ensure the integrity of supplies, while coordinating with clinical staff and vendors to resolve supply needs.
• OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school.
• OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 years above high school.

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

• Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring supplies and material are delivered in sterile and operational condition.
• Checks inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts.
• Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates.
• Informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical resources and shelf life.
• Communicates with customers and vendors to obtain information regarding medical supplies.
• Interacts with clinical and administrative customers to ensure issues and needs are identified and either resolved or escalated.
• Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services.
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in a computerized inventory management system.
• Completes specialty cart preparation and stocking.
• Utilizes a computerized inventory system, to ensure sterility and integrity of the supplies and material and the data integrity of the inventory management system.
• Utilizes computerized systems including bar-coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies.
• Utilizes an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree