SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (T5)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in a variety of operations or situations concerned with substance or content of supply actions, requiring ability to decide course of action to take, considering the circumstances or conditions encountered. Knowledge of basic or commonly applied rules, procedures, or operations such as, filling out, posting, filing, controlling, or coding documents and/or transactions. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to the specific assignment. Experience conducting searches for required information; reconstruct records for supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for activities involving specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts.

Experience performing various aspects of supply specialist work based on practical knowledge of standard procedures, where assignments include individual case problems related to segments in one or more major areas of supply management. Experience which required person-to-person contacts to convey information and ability to compile reports, letters, memoranda, etc.

Consistent with the grade level determining duties in the position description, higher grade level specialized experience may include experience controlling supply stocks and accounting for equipment, cataloging, maintenance, and disposal procedures. Completing complex supply transactions; and/or providing supply operations support. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues.

Experience analyzing, developing, evaluating to improve supply programs, policies, procedures, techniques, etc. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: - Knowledge of procedures to maintain and revise authorized stock levels of publications and forms, including control of classified publications. - Knowledge of one or more automated supply databases in order to enter, correct, and retrieve recurring reports and structure and retrieve specialized reports. - Knowledge of receipt, storage, and issue instructions to issue a variety of supplies, forms, etc.; store material after it has been received; and issue against requisitions. - Knowledge of established supply regulations, policies, and procedures maintain a perpetual inventory of nonexpendable property.

Skill in searching for identifying or management data on items. - Knowledge and ability to investigate and reconcile routine and recurring discrepancies relating to actions such as receipt control, stock control, and inventory adjustments. - Knowledge of recurring duties concerned with preparing, maintaining, and publishing agency stock lists. - Knowledge of established supply regulations, policies, and procedures used to edit supply transactions and process receipt, shipment, and/or adjustment documents using automated or manual systems.

1. Performs developmental work assignments. Following instructions given by the supervisor or a higher-graded assistant/specialist, performs highly structured work assignments of limited difficulty combined with training that familiarizes the employee with functions and operations of the organization. Work assignments consisting of a series of specific and related tasks have been selected to orient the employee in the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of supply. (40%) 2. Performs recurring work assignments. Performs recurring clerical assignments where few problems are expected to arise. The work consists of duties that involve related steps, processes, or methods; and require the employee to recognize differences among a few easily distinguishable situations. The employee works in strict adherence to specific and detailed guidelines that cover all aspects of assignments, consulting with the supervisor or higher-graded specialist as needed. (30%) 3. Provides direct assistance to specialists in the performance of supply work. (15%) 4. Compiles and summarizes information and data, to identify inaccuracies or anomalies in information, and make written recommendations to resolve discrepancies based on interpretation of applicable regulations and procedures. (15%) Performs other duties as assigned.