Supply Technician

DLA Careers; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers in New Cumberland, PA seeks a detail-oriented inventory specialist to perform causative research and resolve discrepancies across warehouses and records. You will investigate SDRs, update COSIS, and assist with system analysis and new applications.

A valid MHE license is required, with potential for various shifts within DLA Distribution Susquehanna. The role emphasizes compliance with federal requirements, thorough documentation, and the ability to obtain and maintain necessary

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent.
• Conducting physical inventories and location surveys.
• Investigating stock/record/material discrepancies impacting inventory balances or SDRs.
• Preparing reports documenting investigation results.

Responsibilities

• Perform causative research to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Research discrepancies identified via denial, complaints, counts, or surveys.
• Determine causes and coordinate adjustments to correct records.
• Process Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs) through research and resolution.
• Update shelf-life and COSIS on stock as required.
• Assist specialists in analyzing automated systems and implementing new applications.

Skills

Inventory research

Discrepancy investigation

Data analysis

Tools

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license

Job description

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-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; 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 https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• 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.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, PA.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• 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.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbent may on occasion climb ladders, lift objects, crawl, enter restricted areas. Work requires handling items weighing up to 25 pounds. If moving or lifting over 25 pounds, will request assistance and/or utilize lifting devices. Will be required to climb ladders and work on safety pallets. Must obtain a valid license to operate Materials Handling Equipment (MHE), to move, stock and restock materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is usually performed in an office setting however, extensive research could require visits to warehouse, secured areas, or outdoor locations. Work may be performed in hazardous areas where chemicals, poisons and low radioactive material (such as luminous dials and gauges) are stored; also in refrigerated areas with 42-45 degree temperatures and small freezers where normal temperature is 4 degrees below 0.

Safety And Health Requirements

Employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work areas where assigned, as directed by the supervisor.

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 credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

• 302.106, 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.

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants:

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. 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 their 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 to screen for illegal drug use 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 with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.