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Position Title
Supply Technician
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTG-12748035-25-SJ Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 12, 2025 to Thursday, June 26, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
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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.
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Your resume must be submitted in English and 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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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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). (limit characters)
2. Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time. (limit characters)
3. Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement? (limit characters)
4. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. 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.
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4. Maintains stock and primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services.
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5. Pulls stock and material, replenishes stock inventory, interacts with customers and maintains records on stock levels.
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6. Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management system.
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7. Completes specialty cart preparation and stocking.
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8. Informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical resources and shelf life.
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9. Communicates with lead or supervisor on any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures.
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10. Provides information to customers or external stakeholders regarding medical supplies.
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11. Escalates complex or unresolvable issues to the supervisor or more senior staff.
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12. Works with customers to resolve supply management issues including receiving requests, clarifying user requirements, explaining delays, expediting deliveries and resolving problems.
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13. Works with clinical and administrative personnel regarding administrative and medical supplies. (limit characters)
14. Ensures data integrity of the inventory management system.
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15. Utilizes computerized systems including bar-coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies.
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16. Utilizes an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment processes.
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17. Ensures data accuracy in the automated system.
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18. Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule. (limit characters)
19. Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensures supplies and material are delivered in sterile and operational condition.
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20. Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled.
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21. Checks inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts.
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22. Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates.
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23. 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. (limit characters)
24. Recommends revisions in stock levels as needed to supply changes to Inventory Management Specialists.
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25. Interprets policies, procedures, manual and regulations pertaining to supply/inventory management and federal acquisition systems.
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26. Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock.
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27. Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of need or on an emergent basis as appropriate.
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28. Monitors stock usage in areas of the medical center and makes necessary adjustments.
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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. (limit characters)
Instructions: The following is a Certification of Understanding. RESPONSE TO THIS STATEMENT IS MANDATORY. Please note, if you do not answer this question, it will result in not being considered for this position.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
29. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731).I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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SF-50 REMINDER: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.
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