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Position Title
Supply Technician (Fire Support)
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
25-EHT-CACHE3-FS5372-56DP Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to Friday, July 18, 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? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
4. Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
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Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience and/or education needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the Supply Technician position at the GS-05 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education. (limit characters)
2. Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the Supply Technician position at the GS-06 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education. (limit characters)
3. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Prepare and maintain accounts and records for material handling functions (limit characters)
5. Verify incoming documents and receipts relating to new inventory. (limit characters)
6. Perform document control work involved in the processing of supply transactions. (limit characters)
7. Assist in consolidating and preparing documentation packages as directed by management. (limit characters)
8. Categorize and maintain files documenting consumable and mechanized equipment inventories; procurement, storage, and maintenance records; and/or property transfers, disposal, theft, loss, and destruction. (limit characters)
9. Conduct data entry for a variety of program areas. (limit characters)
10. Update automated inventory system with accurate information. (limit characters)
11. Utilize a variety of automation software to edit and produce an assortment of materials, including administrative reports or presentations. (limit characters)
12. Perform extensive database searches for high quality supplies that may be received, shipped, and utilized for a variety of purposes. (limit characters)
13. Update "on order" records using clear cut information from requisitions, contracts, shipping documents, and compile accurate information to report into automated data system. (limit characters)
14. Use software applications to locate and evaluate specific information for use in preparing reports. (limit characters)
15. Prepare and receive purchase orders for approved funding levels and submit for final approval.
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16. Process supply transactions independently, including those for critical shortage items and items requiring unusual care or handling (limit characters)
17. Evaluate supply management codes, data information, and delivery and distribution information to ensure all transactions, orders, and requisitions are accurate and complete. (limit characters)
18. Monitor backordered items to ensure delivery and distribution, elevating issues when necessary.
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19. Communicate with contractors and vendors to ensure price quotes are current and accurate.
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20. Investigate automated supply transaction discrepancies relating to shipping, receiving, returns, refurbishment, and/or kitting. (limit characters)
21. Resolve customer service issues associated with incident support cache transactions. (limit characters)
22. Identify reasons for possible database supply errors and reconcile routine and recurring discrepancies. (limit characters)
23. Research catalogs and records to acquire accurate stock numbers or suitable replacements. (limit characters)
24. Ensure compliance with all applicable material handling policies, regulations, and procedures.
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25. Troubleshoot a variety of areas, identify new trends, changes, and deviations in customer services and standard practices. (limit characters)
26. Resolve unusual and difficult problems requiring extensive and exhaustive searches for required information and reconstruction of complex supply transactions. (limit characters)
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
27. Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
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28. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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