Summary This National Guard position is for a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D1600000 and is part of the OR DCSIM, National Guard. Responsibilities As a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, GS-2005-7, this position is located in an information management organization. Its purpose is to monitor and maintain accountability of all accountable property equipment and components within the organization. --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. --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. --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. --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. --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. --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. --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. --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. --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. --Determines stock replenishment for supplies and other material within funding limitations. Assures that supplies and monies are not wasted through excess accumulation and that items are on hand in sufficient quantities and at the time required. --Collects and processes hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations and local standard operating procedures as needed. --Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialist at the bottom of the announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ARNG. Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ARNG. Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ARNG. GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Work involving supervising or performing clerical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities. Work is performed in a wide range of systematized supply operations, such as performing administrative functions in inventory, storage, cataloging, receipt, and control processes. 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. Must have 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 If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Additional Information The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO). 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).