SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Supply Clerical and Technician Series 2005. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to specific assignment. Intensive knowledge of local supply requirements to ensures supply for production, overhaul, repair or other operations for urgent, critical shortage items. Knowledge of the nature and capability of word processing software procedures and function keys to perform a substantial range of functions, such as generating tables of contents, importing graphs or databases, creating glossaries, aligning multiple columns; automatically printing document identification or other notations at the top or bottom of each page; and creating form letters and automatically merge these with mailing lists. Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as electric/electronic typewriters, copiers, fax machines and office automation systems, to perform a substantial range of office automation support. A fully qualified typist is required. Knowledge of security classification methods, concepts, eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information and the process for granting personnel security clearances/accesses. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, techniques as well as the methods, policies and procedures for requisitioning and issuing equipment and/or parts. 2. Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions in an automated supply system, work processing automation software automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, such as letters, reports, memos, and form letters. 3. Knowledge of security concepts, principles, and practices to plan and implement security procedures for personnel, information, and industrial security programs within the organization. 4. Knowledge of required security training concepts, programs, procedures and practices to assist managers in complying with established security programs. 5. Skill in developing, analyzing, and evaluating multiple security programs (Personnel, information, and industrial) to meet mission requirements and improve the security program for the organization. 6. Ability to apply basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex supply problems and/or deviate from normal supply management procedures and program requirements. 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. The primary purpose of this position is to provide supply operations support pertaining to specialized or unique equipment and/or parts, to acquire a variety of specialized supplies and equipment that have unstable price or product characteristics, hard-to-locate sources, or similar complicating factors through open market/small purchases. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.