Supply Technician (Office Automation)

Air Education and Training Command•Lackland AFB, TX

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide supply operations support for specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts requiring unusual levels of protection during shipment and storage, as well as items unique to the organization’s mission or seldom handled. The position supports production, overhaul, repair, and other operations involving supplies and equipment requiring special handling. The technician researches complex or unusual supply transactions, determines stock levels for non-recurring specialized items, prepares reports and analyzes data, and performs administrative office support. The role also uses office automation software to create and revise documents, databases, and spreadsheets, including materials with complex formats such as graphics and tables.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-06, or equivalent.
Knowledge of governing supply regulations, procedures, instructions, supply functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods.
Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions in an automated supply system; written correspondence and report preparation; and office automation software, tools, and techniques.
Skill in typing.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply supply references and resolve complex supply problems using basic analytical methods and techniques.
Ability to receive, screen, review, and verify supply documents and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for the GS-07 level.

Responsibilities

Conduct extensive searches for information concerning complex or unusual supply transactions and patterns.
Provide supply support for production, overhaul, repair, or other operations involving equipment or parts requiring special handling.
Determine stock levels for non-recurring specialized items based on usage, inventory, project and seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion.
Prepare recurring and special reports.
Compile statistics from data requiring substantial analysis, interpretation, and development of new formats.
Perform administrative office support functions and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members, related functions, and operating officials.
Use office automation software to produce documents with complex formats, edit and reformat electronic drafts, and update or revise databases and spreadsheets.