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SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (MERIT, T32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MERIT TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

UNIT: FMS #3

LOCATION: Arden Hills, Minnesota

SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW3 Carol Flachmeyer 651-268-8531

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/15/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$55,012 - $71,517 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential
7
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MN-12974692-AR-26-138
Control number
871224300

Duties

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Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (MERIT, T32), GS-2005-7,

Serves as manager for assigned materials. Maintains accounting and reporting systems for federal property and performs routine phases of material accountability. Receives, validates and distributes materials using STAMIS daily, weekly and monthly cycle outputs. Receives suspense documents from supervisor and manages workflow of assigned materials. Processes manager controlled item exception requests. Manages and reviews Authorized Stockage List (ASL). Manages and reviews requirements to ensure proper type and amount of supplies are available to support requirements. Coordinates supply requirements with item managers at the National Inventory Control Point (NICP), General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistics Agencies (DLA), and Defense Reutilization Marketing Service (DRMS) as applicable. Prepares reports and budget estimates. Recommends changes to procedures and assists supervisor in validating written instructions. Collects and interprets data for materials managed in preparation of internal review and analysis. Maintains a retail supply system catalog. Performs system administration duties as directed by management.

Reviews justification and approves issues for emergency requests. Processes requests for issues that are not automatically processed using STAMIS interactive process. Reviews and applies standards to manager referred transactions. Coordinates with CONUS supply sources on materials needed to alleviate short supply delays. Validates due-in transactions and researches items delayed in shipment. Processes Reports of Discrepancies (ROD) for items overdue for shipment. Applies appropriate controls on selective items and maintains records indicating necessity for control. Responsible for the intensive, integrated management of ASL stock, contingency stock and reparable stock management. This includes managing, reviewing and updating ASL, considering such factors as demand experience, anticipated consumption, turnover rates, known future requirements, changes in troop strength and/or end item density, total package fielding, special projects and funds availability. Computes levels of reparable managed items and coordinates repair parts support requirements with maintenance activities. Researches suitable substitutable items to meet emergency requirements. Issues government credit card transaction authority within the limits established by management. Performs research to determine cause of problems.

Manages and reviews supply transactions based on dollar limitations, status of Obligation Authority (OA), status of consumer funds and verifying with requisitioning activity. Coordinates with budget personnel (Budget Analyst, Supply Management Officer, and comptroller personnel) to determine authorizations for commitment and expenditure of funds. Compares and makes analytical review of demands, issues, and obligations. Notes trends causing out of tolerance positions and makes evaluations of these conditions. Compares and makes reviews of inventory on-hand, requisitioning objective, contingency stocks, and takes appropriate actions or makes recommendations for actions based on evaluation of these conditions. Manages excess property/equipment and determines appropriate disposition for serviceable and unserviceable turn-ins to the supply system. Coordinates redistribution of excess items to other states and wholesale activities. Reviews requests to ensure that items being ordered are the kind, quantity and available in the timeframe required to support the statewide mission.

Is responsible for managing the DOD Activity Address File (DODAAF) to include additions, changes and deletions. Initiates and reviews input/output reports to ensure that adequate and accurate management information is provided as directed. Work of the position requires thorough knowledge of supply regulations, requirements, operations, procedures and transactional processes. Problems are researched and corrected when possible. Problems noted to supervisor are such that specific technical skills are required to provide solutions.

Maintains contacts with customers for critical shortages. Reviews requisitions, supporting documents and reference materials to determine priority, changes in requirements, and to expedite delivery of items through use of correspondence and telephone.

Drafts correspondence pertaining to individual transactions or stock numbers for assigned materials. Maintains record of all finalized correspondence and monitors suspenses established by the supervisor as they apply to items managed. Advises the supervisor when assigned suspenses have not been met. Develops and maintains customized files for working and historical purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current employees only.
  • Minnesota National Guard Membership is required.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Most MNNG position are covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:
Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.

The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Qualifications

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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

MILITARY GRADES: ENLISTED E5-E7

Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

At least 1 year equivalent to at least GS-5.Experience, education, or training in a variety of operations or situations concerned with substance or content of supply actions, requiring ability to decide course of action to take, considering the circumstances or conditions encountered. Knowledge of basic or commonly applied rules, procedures, or operations such as, filling out, posting, filing, controlling, or coding documents and/or transactions. Experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-06 (and above) - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to the specific assignment. Experience conducting searches for required information; reconstruct records for supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for activities involving specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts. Experience performing various aspects of supply specialist work based on practical knowledge of standard procedures, where assignments include individual case problems related to segments in one or more major areas of supply management. Experience which required person-to-person contacts to convey information and ability to compile reports, letters, memoranda, etc.

Consistent with the grade level determining duties in the position description, higher grade level specialized experience may include experience controlling supply stocks and accounting for equipment, cataloging, maintenance, and disposal procedures. Completing complex supply transactions; and/or providing supply operations support. Experience coordinating with other organizations on complex and controversial supply issues. Experience analyzing, developing, evaluating to improve supply programs, policies, procedures, techniques, etc. Knowledge on the entire inventory management supply system. Experience providing advice and guidance on supply regulations to upper levels of management regarding supply functions.

Education

EDUCATION: If qualifying based on education, 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement


You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information


REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.
  • IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.
  • Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com. Military skill set is determined by MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates The Merit Placement Principles and will not be tolerated.

If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.

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.

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below

Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.

Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.

Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians.


Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Army National Guard Units

MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:

This position is located in the Material Management Branch, Supply and Service Division, USP&FO. The incumbent will function as the technical expert in various supply areas such as rations, ammunition, petroleum/oils/lubricants (POL), medical, and other general categories of materials management. The purpose of this position is to manage supply related activities including support of inventory control, storage, distribution, cataloging, supply identification systems, property utilization and other related supply activities using standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS). .

POSITION DESCRIPTION: D0895000

Agency contact information

Tyler Stroming
Email
Tyler.j.stroming.mil@army.mil
Address
MN FMS 3 / 8 NEW BRIGHTON
4843 HAMLINE AVE N
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112
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