Supply Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado Springs seeks a Supply Technician (Medical) to support the Medical Supply Distribution in the VA Health Care System.

You will stock, issue, and manage sterile and non-sterile medical supplies across wards, clinics, ORs, and storage locations. The role requires experience in inventory control, bar-coding systems, and ensuring supplies are delivered in sterile and operational condition.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 in the Federal service.
• Time-In-Grade requirements apply for current federal employees.
• Driver’s license required; must be able to drive government vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide wards, clinics, operating rooms, and other hospital facilities with sterile and non-sterile medical supplies and equipment.
• Utilize computerized inventory systems for delivery and inventory control.
• Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock to prevent outdates.
• Maintain records of stock levels and replenish as needed.
• Operate government vehicles as required and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Warehouse logistics

Inventory management

Driver's license

Bar-coding systems

Microsoft Office

Education

4 years above high school (any field)

Tools

Bar-coding systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This position serves as Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area in Colorado Springs - Colorado. As a Supply Technician - you will provide wards - clinics - operating rooms - secondary storage locations - and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including - but not limited to - sterile and non-sterile medical supplies - instrument sets and equipment.

Summary

This position serves as Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area in Colorado Springs - Colorado. As a Supply Technician - you will provide wards - clinics - operating rooms - secondary storage locations - and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including - but not limited to - sterile and non-sterile medical supplies - instrument sets and equipment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position – applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 10/22/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation – but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year – it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade – as required by the announcement. In this instance – you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Driver’s License Requirement: Incumbent must possess a current – valid state‑issued driver’s license for this position. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver’s license at the time of your interview.) You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include – but not limited to Provides wards - clinics - operating rooms - secondary storage locations and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including – but not limited to – sterile and non‑sterile medical supplies - instruments sets - and equipment. Utilizes computerized systems including bar‑coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies. Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner – ensures supplies and material are delivered in sterile and operational condition. Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled. Monitors expiration dates – rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates. OR – Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business – secretarial or technical school – junior college – college or university. OR – Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and post high school education as described above that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of this position. For the GS-05 – only education in excess of 60 semester hours (2 years) is creditable. For more information on these qualification standards – please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Preferred Experience: Two + years warehouse experience – ability to sit/ stand for potential lengthy durations – ability to life items of varying weight as needed and sometimes repetitively – ability to safely operate Gov. vehicles to perform duties as required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position – applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 10/22/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04. The grade may have been in any occupation – but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year – it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade – as required by the announcement. In this instance – you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Driver’s License Requirement: Incumbent must possess a current – valid state‑issued driver’s license for this position. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver’s license at the time of your interview.) You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include – but not limited to Provides wards - clinics - operating rooms - secondary storage locations and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including – but not limited to – sterile and non‑sterile medical supplies - instruments sets - and equipment. Utilizes computerized systems including bar‑coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies. Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner – ensures supplies and material are delivered in sterile and operational condition. Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled. Monitors expiration dates – rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates. OR – Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business – secretarial or technical school – junior college – college or university. OR – Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and post high school education as described above that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of this position. For the GS-05 – only education in excess of 60 semester hours (2 years) is creditable. For more information on these qualification standards – please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Preferred Experience: Two + years warehouse experience – ability to sit/ stand for potential lengthy durations – ability to life items of varying weight as needed and sometimes repetitively – ability to safely operate Gov. vehicles to perform duties as required.

Duties

• This position serves as Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System
• As a Supply Technician - you will provide wards - clinics - operating rooms - secondary storage locations - and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including - but not limited to - sterile and non-sterile medical supplies - instrument sets and equipment
• Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Incumbent should have knowledge of standard supply management procedures to perform work involving inventory and excess material management Incumbent should have knowledge related to stock rotation - Hazard alerts and recalls to ensure outdated or otherwise compromised supplies and material are removed from usage area
• Knowledge and general understanding of terminology and items related to specialty carts to ensure carts are built appropriately Incumbent in this position is required to have a valid driver’s license
• Incumbent may be required to operate a motor vehicle
• Requires analytical ability to define and recognize problems to collect applicable data and make recommendations for a solution
• The incumbent must have knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software programs such as Microsoft Word Excel - sufficient to enter information and manage supply inventory Cleans assigned areas in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines - local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - and Joint Commission standards as scheduled Pulls stock and material - replenishes stock inventory - interacts with customers and maintains records on stock levels
• Communicates with lead or supervisor on any concerns related to supplies - equipment and procedures
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am -4pm Telework: Not authorized for telework
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Supply Technician/PD99834S Physical Requirement: The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday - and frequent reaching - bending and lifting of supply packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds)
• Work requires pushing loaded carts of medical supplies (weighing in excess of 100+ pounds)
• With proper assistance - may move heavier items that weigh over 40 pounds
• Works throughout the medical center and supported catchment areas - which includes wards - storage buildings - and warehouses that range from a clean environment to hot - cold - drafty and poorly lighted
• The possibility of trips - falls - scrapes - cuts - bruises or injury are present in the day-to-day work of the position
• Work requires stocking supplies in the primary inventory area as well as numerous secondary inventory points throughout the hospital work area - including wards - clinics - operating rooms - warehouses and nursing areas
• Work requires maintaining a clean environment while performing tasks that can produce dust or other infectious pollutants while transitioning between environments
• Supported units may be offsite requiring roundtrip travel time in excess of 90 minutes
• Tours of duty may require afternoon - evening - and/or overnight shifts.