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This National Guard position is for a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D1600000and is part of G6 Nebraska Army National Guard.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is an Indefinite Dual Status Army (Excepted Service) Warrant Officer and Enlisted position only.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 and 3 ONLY
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1 - Current permanent and indefinite bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard
AREA 2 - All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary Technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard
AREA 3 - Current military service members who are willing to become a member of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard
AREA 4 - All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard. Selected individual must become a member of the respective National Guard prior to the date of hire.
THE MAN YEAR FOR THIS POSITION IS OBLIGATED TO A TECHNICIAN ON MILITARY DUTY. SELECTEE MAY BE DISPLACED UPON RETURN OF THE INCUMBENT OR SELECTEE MAY BE CONVERTED TO PERMANENT APPOINTMENT IF THE INCUMBENT DOES NOT REQUEST REEMPLOYMENT. INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.
09/19/2017 to 10/03/2017
$40,684 - $52,893 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel for training and work related activities.
No
Permanent - Indefinite
Full-Time
No
NE-10047026-AR-17-111
479883200
As a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, GS-2005-7, duties include:
1. Maintains an accurate automated accounting and reporting system of accountable property equipment and components within the organization. Monitors and accounts for on-hand assets and recommends actions to improve logistical readiness within the organization. Participates in segments of management studies on the distribution of equipment assets and makes recommendations based on analysis. Monitors and participates in the redistribution of equipment by recommending transfer and turn-in of items as appropriate. Recommends lateral transfer of equipment between organizations.
2. Conducts accountable property reconciliation. Reviews document registers, document files, suspense files, and account records to verify postings and consistency with automated/manual accountable property balances. Instructs organization personnel on proper ordering and turn-in procedures. Prepares reports on the condition of records, shortages, inventories, corrections, and actions recommended to improve property accountability in accordance with regulatory guidance. Maintains a suspense file of reconciliation, pending actions and other pertinent data pertaining to property accountability. Maintains the logistical file to support accountable property reconciliation.
3. Prepares procedures and conducts annual inventories. Participates in inventory processes, conducts investigations to determine causes of inventory discrepancies by checking all property records (e.g., purchase orders, surveys, transfers, and other available sources), compiles information necessary for consideration in survey actions relating to losses, damages, or destruction of Government-owned property.
4. Maintains contact with appropriate personnel to resolve inventory problems within responsible area. Communicates with organization work center managers to affect receipt of required equipment. Recommends changes to regulations, standard operating procedures and local policies pertaining to the accountable property and related areas.
5. Maintains program files and ensures accurate submission of reports and reconciliation to the proper organizations in accordance with regulatory requirements. Consolidates reports and transactions from the various work centers for necessary for submission to the appropriate personnel. Operates and maintains automated property tracking system to include system updates, perform records research, and data input and corrections. Provides automated reports or queries for internal and external customer requests.
6. Processes all requests for equipment loan(s) to and from organizations and activities external to the immediate organization. Coordinates requests with the Command as appropriate. Prepares loan/lease agreements and coordinates bond/insurance requirements IAW regulatory guidance.
7. Maintains section technical library of publications, manuals, backup disks, warranty cards, etc. Ensures adequate information is maintained on all accountable equipment. Periodically reviews materials on hand, discarding obsolete materials and acquiring current references as necessary.
8. Receives technical specifications from C4 Specialists to ensure production support for items requiring special handling. Purchases necessary computer systems and components as necessary to meet mission. Utilizes trade journals, Internet research, and vendor contacts to find the best value for each purchase. Forecasts computer supply needs based on mission requirements. Coordinates supply actions with purchasing office, local vendors, transportation, and other supply units or organizations.
9. Contacts vendors to arrange service under warranty or maintenance contract. Schedules on site service, coordinates service schedule with customers, and follows up to insure completion of work in a satisfactory manner. Packs and ships warranty and contract items to vendor as required. Follows up with vendor when items are not returned in a timely manner. Completes necessary documentation to close warranty or contract work orders and, as applicable, initiate vendor payment. Researches and locates vendors for one time repair of information systems equipment that are beyond normal warranty coverage. Coordinates with purchasing office as required to obtain funding for necessary services.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Maximum: E7/CW3; Minimum: E3/WO1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted - CMF 92, Warrant Officer - 920A, 920B
Individual does not have to be currently assigned to one of these career fields ot be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment.
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.
Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - jennifer.l.good10.mil@mail.mil; 402-309-8145.
Education:
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Manages and Organizes Information, Self-Management, and Technical Competence
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10047026
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
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2. Other supporting documents (optional)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:
1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants
2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants
3. Fully qualifed Area 3 applicants
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/479883200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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