About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Cavazos, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation This announcement may be used to fill positions in multiple departments. Student loan repayment or a recruitment incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Receive and verify quantity, quality and storage of the supplies. Establish, revise, and cancel stock levels on items based on demand, under supervision of the Lead Technician. Reorder requirements based on demand supported stock levels, expiration dates and thorough knowledge of area requirements and ensure items received are checked for shortage, damage deterioration and price change. Confer with stock and inventory control personnel to advise and exchange data on unit items such as quantity on hand, projected requirements, product expirations, urgency of needs, and alternate re-supply actions. Inform and advise on manufacturers, sources, availability, substitute items, available special offers, and Distribution and Price Agreements (Prime Vendor) in an effort to ensure correct and most economical purchases. Check daily and monthly reports to purify documents and identify actions which should be initiated or are pending and require follow-up. Assist in training students, volunteers, and new employees and attend and present in-service training concerning job related subjects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally work during irregular hours such as weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
• The position requires heavy lifting of 45 pounds or more.
• This position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position requires the wearing of special protective clothing such as hair cover, surgical gowns, shoe covers, and insulated/protective gloves.
• Additional Conditions of Employment for this position are listed under the Additional Information section of this announcement.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirement for Medical Supply Technician: Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes ordering, verifying, and storing medical supplies. OR Education: Completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DC DHA CENTRAL TEXAS MKT-DARNALL AMC DO NOT USE Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk