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Supply Technician (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Recruiting Command and U.S. Army Cadet Command

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at US Army Cadet Command, 3rd Brigade, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

This position is a TERM Not to Exceed 13 months position. It is time-limited and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/19/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$50,460 - $65,599 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Iowa City, IA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 13 Months
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CHDE-26-12964026-DE
Control number
869660600

Duties

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  • Provides staff assistance in all areas of supply and logistics management for the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program and affiliates within the Task Force structure.
  • Forecasts, requests and manages the Operations and Maintenance, Army (OMA) and Military Personnel, Army (MPA) budgets for the host program and affiliates within the task force structure.
  • Accounts for property and manages various classes of supplies at the host and affiliated programs.
  • Utilizes various automated computer/software applications to prepare documents involving supply transactions, management reports and logistics.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires that the employee support USACC Cadet Summer Training over a 6-12 week time frame each summer.
  • This position requires that the employee occasionally travel away from the normal duty station approximately 30% or more of the time depending on mission requirements.
  • A valid state driver’s license is required.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Material Endorsement.
  • This position is limited to persons who have not had a conviction of domestic violence under the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. 922).
  • Completion of a Unit Armor Course may be required. If selected to perform this duty, the Command will ensure the incumbent completes and maintains the Certification Training.
  • Completion of Contracting Officer’s Representative course may be required. If selected to perform this duty, the Command will ensure the incumbent completes and maintains the Certification Training.
  • This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.
  • Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program, or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • Requires completion of Logistics course within 1 year from Entry on Duty (EOD). Refresher every 3 years.
  • Must complete Supply Tech Course within 1 year of employment. Refresher must be completed.
  • This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a physical examination prior to the Entry on Duty (EOD) date.
  • May be responsible for providing logistics support for programs within the task force as directed.
  • May perform additional duties as the Unit Prevention Leader (UPL), which requires travel to conduct testing.
  • If selected to perform these duties, the Command will ensure the incumbent completes and maintains the DA UPL Certification Training IAW AR-600-85 and maintain the system, testing supplies, and serve as point of contact for the program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which include 1) Ensuring record management files are properly maintained; 2) Following procedures to inspect supplies or equipment for discrepancies; 3) Operating automated word processing equipment with hardware and software components to prepare a variety of materials such as correspondence, forms, reports, etc.; 4) Maintaining property book in accordance with applicable regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent.
  • This position is obligated. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s), and may also cover employees who have been on extended leave without pay under certain circumstances. During the obligation period, the position may be filled on a temporary or permanent basis. The selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork


Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

U.S. Army Recruiting Command and U.S. Army Cadet Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
BR-W0C8AA US ARMY CADET COMMAND
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Knox, KY 40121
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