- Position Title
- Supply Technician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-12573015-25-AF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 11, 2024 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
2.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
All applicants must meet one of the following. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
1.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of
education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
The following statements pertain to the Technical Competence Competency (Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
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.
supplies and material including, but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instruments
sets, and equipment.
For each knowledge area, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of knowledge using the scale below.
3.
Maintains stock and primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Pulls stock and material, replenishes stock inventory, interacts with customers and maintains records
on stock levels.
on stock levels.
5.
Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory
management system.
management system.
6.
Completes specialty cart preparation and stocking.
The following statements pertain to the Customer Service Competency (Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g. any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services.).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical resources
and shelf life.
and shelf life.
For each knowledge area, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of knowledge using the scale below.
8.
Communicates with lead or supervisor on any concerns related to supplies, equipment and
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Provides information to customers or external stakeholders regarding medical supplies.
10.
Escalates complex or unresolvable issues to the supervisor or more senior staff.
11.
Works with customers to resolve supply management issues including receiving requests, clarifying
user requirements, explaining delays, expediting deliveries and resolving problems.
user requirements, explaining delays, expediting deliveries and resolving problems.
The following statements pertain to the Technology Application Competency (Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications/systems to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Ensures data integrity of the inventory management system.
13.
Utilizes computerized systems including bar-coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery
and inventory control of supplies.
and inventory control of supplies.
14.
Utilizes an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock
replenishment processes.
replenishment processes.
15.
Ensures data accuracy in the automated system.
16.
Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule.
The following statements pertain to the Attention to Detail Competency (Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensures supplies and material are delivered in
sterile and operational condition.
sterile and operational condition.
18.
Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled.
19.
Checks inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts.
For each knowledge area, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of knowledge using the scale below.
20.
Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
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.
guidelines, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Commission standards as scheduled.
The following statements pertain to the Reasoning Competency (Identifies rules, principles or relationships that explain facts, data or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.).
For each knowledge area, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of knowledge using the scale below.
22.
Recommends revisions in stock levels as needed to supply changes to Inventory Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Interprets policies, procedures, manual and regulations pertaining to supply/inventory management
and federal acquisition systems.
and federal acquisition systems.
24.
Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock.
25.
Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of need or on an emergent basis as appropriate.
26.
Monitors stock usage in areas of the medical center and makes necessary adjustments.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.