Computer Assisted Ordering Technician

United-States-Department-of-Defense; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Defense is seeking a Computer Assisted Ordering Technician to maintain accurate perpetual inventory balances (BOH) and determine optimum ordering quantities in a DeCA facility. You will ensure product availability by managing orders and stock levels, using handheld terminals for data entry, and adhering to agency guidelines.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GS-4 or four years of education above high school, with eligibility maintained

Qualifications

• GS-05 or higher specialized experience or education required.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4, or four years of education.
• Experience with handheld data collection for inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate balance of on-hand inventory (BOH).
• Use handheld terminals to update inventory and place orders.
• Ensure product availability and optimal shelf space.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

Four years of college education

Tools

Handheld terminals

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 in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

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.

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).

• Minimum Qualifications GS-05 (Specialized Experience)

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