Supply Technician (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • North Riverside, IL

2d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Illinois National Guard, IL CSMS 2. The Supply Technician provides support for inventory control, storage and distribution, cataloging or supply identification systems, property utilization, and related supply activities, including automated or manual supply accounting systems.

The position applies supply regulations, policies, procedures, and reference materials to determine required supply actions. Work includes inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items; technical supply management activities at agency, intermediate echelon, depot, local, or other levels; and individual case problems or supply actions requiring consideration of program requirements. Assignments involve varied material-movement transactions requiring experience and judgment, and contacts with operating officials, commercial firms, and other government agencies.

The position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and the military grade specified in the announcement before placement, and the selectee must wear a military uniform. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Illinois National Guard and hold the military grade specified in the announcement before the effective date of placement; the position is for enlisted grades not to exceed E9.
• Must meet the specialized experience requirement for the grade: GS-6 requires at least one year equivalent to GS-5; GS-5 requires at least one year equivalent to GS-4; GS-4 requires qualifying experience, education, or training in supply-related operations.
• GS-6 experience must include knowledge of applicable supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions; conducting searches for information; reconstructing supply transaction records and/or supporting supply operations for specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts; performing supply specialist work involving individual case problems; and person-to-person contacts and preparation of reports, letters, or memoranda.
• GS-5 experience must include knowledge of standardized supply regulations, policies, procedures, or instructions; use of one or more automated supply databases to enter and retrieve recurring reports; and working knowledge of a supply organization and the organizations it serves.
• GS-4 qualifying experience, education, or training must involve supply actions requiring decisions based on circumstances, knowledge of basic procedures such as completing, posting, filing, controlling, or coding documents or transactions, and use of computer and automation systems.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience for this occupational series and grade; qualifications must be met using experience alone.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required, including hours outside the normal duty day.
• Application materials must describe the applicant's own experience and include dates, position titles, and how the experience was gained.

Responsibilities

• Determine required supply or special supply actions by reviewing requisitions, supporting documents, and reference materials.
• Apply established supply regulations, policies, procedures, and other guidelines to inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items.
• Select, interpret, modify, and adapt supply guides to situations where the guidance may not apply directly.
• Perform technical supply management work for agency, intermediate echelon, depot, local, or other supply activities.
• Handle individual case problems and supply actions that require consideration of program requirements.
• Complete material-movement transactions using experience and judgment.
• Communicate with operating officials, commercial firms, and representatives of other government agencies.
• Support inventory control, storage, distribution, cataloging, supply identification, property utilization, and automated or manual supply accounting activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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