Supply Technician

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Performs causative research to resolve critical inventory discrepancies. Performs extensive research on inventory discrepancies and imbalances identified through warehouse denials, customer complaints/inquiries, physical inventory counts, location surveys, special inspections, etc. Determines the causes of discrepancies and makes or coordinates appropriate adjustments to correct inventory records and documents. Processes Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs), through research and resolution. Performs Shelf‑Life updates and Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS) on stock as required. Participates in evaluating and analyzing trends for inventory discrepancies. Assists specialists in the analysis of automated systems and the implementation of new applications. May operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts and stock selectors to move material. Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Set Schedule. Security Requirements: Non‑Sensitive. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non‑Exempt. Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: No. Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. Pre‑Employment Physical: Required. This position and any future selections may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Red River, Texas. You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires working during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location or facility. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license. Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications To qualify for a Supply Technician your resume and supporting documentation must support: B. Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS‑05 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Specialized Experience: Conducting physical inventories and location surveys. Investigating stock/record/material discrepancies impacting inventory balances or Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs). Preparing reports concerning results of investigations performed. Physical Demands Work is performed in office settings and warehouses. Work requires standing on hard surfaces maintaining balance for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, reaching and twisting in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items may lift greater weights with assistance from others or using material handling equipment. Must be capable of accomplishing emergency escape procedures from a captive aisle stock selector at heights of 40 feet. Work Environment The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions such as working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to adverse weather conditions; or exposure to irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, coats, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection and/or gloves. Education Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full‑time study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. Additional Information DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194). Important General Applicant Information and Definitions Available at: Reemployed Annuitants This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information for Veterans Available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following the official date of retirement. Drug‑Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test must be reported to HR within 30 calendar days after the expected start date. The DLA drug testing panel tests for substances including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, and others. Mnemonic Advisory Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law, and marijuana is illegal under Federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Careers