Supply Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Montgomery, AL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Medical Supply Distribution areas of the Logistics Service in a VA Health Care System and its supported catchment area. The primary purpose is to ensure that supplies and materials are distributed to all areas served by Logistics, including wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations, and other hospital facilities. The position supports clinical and administrative services by managing inventory, fulfilling supply requests, using computerized inventory systems, and responding to customer needs.

The Supply Technician maintains accurate inventory records and stock levels, distributes supplies in sterile and operational condition, monitors critical and recalled items, tracks expiration dates, and rotates or removes stock as needed. The role also involves preparing specialty carts, keeping assigned areas clean in accordance with infection-control guidance and applicable standards, and coordinating with customers, supervisors, and inventory specialists to address supply needs and issues. The position is not virtual and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement for current or former federal employees applying to a GS-5 position: 52 weeks at GS-4, when applicable.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4, such as providing supplies to clinical or administrative areas; scanning, bar-coding, receiving, storing, and distributing supplies or instruments; replenishing stock and maintaining stock records; monitoring expiration dates; cleaning assigned areas according to policy; using an automated inventory system; and answering customer questions about supplies.
• Alternatively, four years of high school education may qualify under the education provision described in the qualifications section; the posting also states under Education that there is no educational substitution at this grade level.
• Alternatively, a combination of qualifying specialized experience and education beyond the first 60 semester hours may be used, as described in the qualifications section.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, required online assessment, and online onboarding process.
• Register with Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Pass a background/security investigation and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption; wear a face mask when an exemption has been granted.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Meet the physical demands of standing and walking throughout the workday; frequent reaching, bending, and lifting supply packages occasionally weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing loaded supply carts weighing over 100 pounds; and moving items over 40 pounds with proper assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instrument sets, equipment, and other materials to wards, clinics, operating rooms, storage locations, and other hospital facilities.
• Maintain stock and primary and secondary inventory locations for clinical and administrative services.
• Pull stock, replenish inventory, interact with customers, and maintain records of stock levels.
• Distribute items according to established or ad hoc requirements in a computerized inventory management system.
• Prepare and stock specialty carts.
• Inform clinic and ward personnel about new or changed items, current medical resources, and shelf life.
• Communicate supply, equipment, and procedure concerns to the lead or supervisor; escalate complex or unresolved issues to a supervisor or more senior staff.
• Provide customers and external stakeholders with information about medical supplies.
• Work with customers and clinical and administrative personnel to resolve supply-management issues, including clarifying requirements, explaining delays, expediting deliveries, and resolving problems.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy in computerized inventory systems, including barcode and automated inventory systems.
• Use automated inventory systems to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment.
• Perform scheduled daily inventory using barcode equipment.
• Deliver supplies accurately and on time, ensuring materials are in sterile and operational condition.
• Monitor and control critical supplies; check inventory for recalled items and hazard alerts.
• Monitor expiration dates, rotate stock to limit outdates, and remove outdated items from use.
• Clean assigned areas according to aseptic principles, infection-control guidelines, local SOPs, and Joint Commission standards.
• Recommend stock-level revisions to Inventory Management Specialists as supply needs change.
• Interpret policies, procedures, manuals, and regulations concerning supply and inventory management and federal acquisition systems.
• Resolve differences between inventory records and physical stock counts.
• Fill requests based on daily schedules or emergent needs.
• Monitor stock usage in medical-center areas and make necessary adjustments.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and are available from the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED