SUPPLY TECHNICIAN

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Supply Technician, Position Description Number D1901000 and is part of the USPFO Material Management Branch of the Vermont Army National Guard. Its purpose is to provide storage and distribution, cataloging or supply identification systems, property utilization or other related supply activities including those associated with automated or manual supply accounting systems. Responsibilities (1) Manages supply activities to include support of inventory control, storage, distribution, cataloging, supply identification systems, property utilization, and other related activities using both Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) and non-STAMIS systems. Manages the STAMIS system requesting access and SARSS2 parameter change requests. (2) Reviews procurements through the appropriate STAMIS and vendor based web sites. Analyzes requests to ensure items being ordered are authorized. Coordinates payments to GSA, prime vendor, and local vendors by Government Purchase Card. Manages the GPC and the Federal Fuel Credit Card accounts (ground and aviation) to ensure charges and credits are being applied. Audits and reconciliations are conducted at the end of each transaction period to ensure the accuracy of transactions. Processes all requests for local purchases, including those for items listed within standard supply classes. Processes the manager's review file daily and reconciles all records, monthly, between SARSS 1 and SARSS 2 to ensure validity of the stock record account. Process inquiries regarding supply status. (3) Develops and applies standards to manager referred transactions. Coordinates with Continental United States (CONUS) supply sources (private and public) on materials needed to alleviate delays. Validates due-in transactions and researches items delayed in shipment. Processes Shipment Discrepancy Reports (SDR) and Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR). Processes monthly reports regarding commodity management, including transaction error reports, overage manager's review file, performance standard reports, overage reports, and other related supply discrepancy reports. Applies appropriate budget controls on selective items and maintains records indicating the necessity for control. (4) Analyzes the integrated management of ASL stock and contingency stock. Ensures proper types and amounts of supplies are available to support requirements. Reviews and updates the ASL, considering demand history, anticipated consumption, turnover rates, future requirements solicited from MACOMS, total package fielding, special projects, and funds availability. Analyzes and researches to determine authorizations, substitutes, and trouble shooting of problem areas. Reviews inventory on-hand, requisitioning objective, contingency stocks, and develops courses of action based on these conditions. (5) Analyzes vendor reports to determine the destination of expended funds. Develops reports for the Supply Systems Analyst based on findings. Coordinates information with program managers and units to assist with formulating budgets. (6) Manages supply transactions based on dollar limitations, status of Obligation Authority, consumer funds, coordinating with requisitioning activity and the source of supply. Coordinates with Budget Analyst, S&S Officer, and comptroller personnel to determine authorizations for commitment and expenditure of funds. Makes analytical review of demands, issues, and obligations. Notes trends causing out of tolerance actions and develops courses of action to resolve these conditions. (7) Manages excess supplies and equipment IAW USPFO procedures to determine the appropriate disposition. Manages the DOD Activity Address File (DODAAF) to include additions, changes, and deletions. Develops reports to ensure that adequate and accurate information is provided. Processes all excess materiel transactions through the Objective Supply Capability Adaptive Readiness Inventory Control Point (OSCAR/ICP). (8) Supports mobilization and demobilization by managing rapid fielding initiative (RFI) push packages). (9) Manages stocks assigned to various classes of supply. Develops reports that track on hand supplies to ensure accurate accountability. Processes requests for operation rations, including commercial subsistence and commercial meals, requests for cash meal payment books and validates cash meal payment book transactions, annually, with units. Processes CL II off line request. (10) Processes requests for ammunition. Processes ammunition receipts from depot, ASPs and turn-ins from units. Uses the SAAS-MOD STAMIS to process all ammunition requests and turn-ins, inventories, shipments, etc. (10) Coordinate with agencies of DOD, DA, NGB, LOGSA, USPFO Warehouse and supported units/activities. (11) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3, 4 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard. Area IV: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Vermont National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians. Military Grades: Enlisted: PV1/E1-SGT/E5 BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-07: 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 GS-07: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience which includes 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. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement. Education There are no specific educational requirements for this vacancy. Additional Information A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Vermont Army National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician. Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.