Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

United-States-Department-of-Defense; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Defense is seeking a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician to maintain perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) levels and determine optimum ordering quantities to ensure product availability for patrons.

The role requires meeting OPM qualifications for the 1101 series and may require transcripts. The position involves standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a cold warehouse environment with protective clothing.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4. Experience can be in federal, private sector, or military.
• Experience examples: use handheld terminals to gather data, ensure optimal shelf space allocation, order product or maintain a perpetual inventory.
• Educational requirement: four full years of education above high school at an accredited institution; transcripts may be required.
• Combination of experience and education: compute months of experience and semester hours to determine eligibility.
• Physical requirements: stand, lift up to 40 pounds, work around material handling equipment.
• Overtime: Occasional.
• Fair Labor Standards Act: Nonexempt.
• Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered.
• Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No.
• Work environment: cold/ freezer conditions and noisy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) levels.
• Utilize inventory data to determine optimum ordering quantities and ensure product availability.
• Respond to online application questions evaluating knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Skills

Automated ordering systems

Communication

Operational practices

Education

4 years of education above high school

Job description

The primary purpose of a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician is to maintain accurate perpetual inventory balance on hand (BOH) levels which in turn determines optimum ordering quantities and ensures product availability for patrons.

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify.

Experience

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying experience include:

• Use handheld terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory.
• Ensure optimal shelf space allocation for available stock.
• Order product, and/or maintain a perpetual inventory.

OR

Education

Four (4) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college, or university. Transcripts are required if relying on education, in whole or in part, to qualify. See Required Documents for more information.

OR

Combination of experience and education

To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Physical requirements

(1) Stand, bend, lift, carry, and reach for prolonged periods while searching for stock and replenishing shelves. (2) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and occasionally over 40 pounds with assistance. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

• Automated Ordering Systems
• Communication
• Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience)
• Operational Practices

Overtime

Occasional

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit Status

Not Covered

Obligated Position

No

Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered

No. DoD criteria not met.

Work environment

Work may be performed in the freeze and chill boxes exposing incumbent to extremes in temperature. Must be able to wear any/all protective clothing provided, such as freezer gear. The warehouse is often drafty and noisy; special precautions must be used while working around material handling equipment.

Telework eligible

No

Remote work eligible

No