THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPPLY TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number D1600000 and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G6. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection. Selecting Official: SGM Jerome Richard

Duties

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 onsite 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. 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. Works closely with C4 technical specialists to ensure obsolete parts are eliminated from stock lists. Determines quantities required and timely stock replenishment. Initiates preparation of requisitions, local purchase or credit card purchase of required materiel. Maintains status journals, obtains information on the availability of requested material, furnishes information to requestor on stock availability, follows up with other supply units for date of issue or delivery.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E1 - E9 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 12 months experience, education, or training which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to the specific assignment. Experience conducting extensive searches for required information; reconstructing records for complex supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for activities involving specialized or unique supplies, equipment, or parts. Experience performing routine aspects of supply work based on practical knowledge of standard procedures, where assignments include individual case problems related to a limited segment in one of the major areas of supply management. PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE: TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 permanent selectees only: This is an obligated position. If a permanent employee in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 32 position. TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 Indefinite selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an indefinite employee (tenure 3) in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their indefinite status AND may return to their previous Title 32 indefinite position if it is still available. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an on-board employee in the Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T32 indefinite appointment (tenure 3). This employee will have no reemployment rights to their previous T5 position. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - State National Guard Members (includes T32 NTE employees and MTNG members not currently a federal employee): This is an obligated position. Selectee will be appointed as an indefinite employee (tenure 3).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MT J6 1956 MT MAJO STREET FORT HARRISON, MT 59636 US
• Name: Jessica Wharton
• Email: [email protected]