This position is located within the Environmental Management Service at the West Palm Beach VAMC, West Palm Beach, FL. The primary purpose of this position involves performing clerical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities.

Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Receive and reviews a variety of rejected status generated by the data processing system which contains numerous codes used to inform appropriate recipients of the status of a requisition. Assure timely and complete processing, control and follow up on documentation, determines cause of delays and coordinates action to ensure that supply transactions are completed within processing time standards. Serve as stock room clerk for EMS. Drive a government vehicle for pickup and delivery of supplies, sensitive material, recycling, laundry, and equipment and/or delivery of items. Initiate orders with Purchasing Agent for all supplies when stock levels reach a set point so that supplies usually do not run out and emergency orders are not required. Maintain accurate records of supplies issued so that accountability and levels can normally be established for individuals areas. Maintain neat clean supply room with appropriate stock levels. Conduct location surveys and physical inventory counts, and investigates discrepancies of all classes of supplies and assures that the material is properly identified, classified, and in the proper location. Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; subject to change based on the needs of the facility Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supply Clerk/PD02825A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/29/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: There are no Time-In-Grade requirements for this position. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: You must have one year of general experience in progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: providing information to customers or external stakeholders regarding medical supplies; working with customers regarding administrative and/or medical supplies; ensuring data integrity of the inventory management system; ensuring critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled; and checking inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed two (2) full years of successfully completed education above high school at an accredited business, secretarial, technical school, junior college, college, or university. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. To calculate the combination, divide your total months of experience by 12, then divide your semester hours by 60 and add the two percentages. If the total is 100%, you meet the minimum qualifications through a combination of experience and education. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for products (paper towel, soap, and toilet tissue dispensers) installed by the Environmental Management Service (EMS). For more information on ADA standards visit the American with Disabilities Act website. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to DetailCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)ReasoningTechnical CompetenceTechnology Application 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be physically able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, climbing ladders, stooping, bending and crawling. Incumbent must be able to work in congested areas in tight, cramped, or awkward positions. Incumbent may be required to carry and set up ladders and indoor scaffolding/staging. Incumbent may be required to lift or move heavy equipment or furniture that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and be fit tested for proper PPE and respirator. Incumbent works in Medical Center throughout the facility. Since much of the work is done in patient care areas, the incumbent must be ever alert to the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, staff and fellow employees. Duties may also involve working in tight, cramped, wet, dry and dusty areas. Incumbent may be exposed to skin irritations from strong chemical solutions. Incumbent may be subject to minor cuts, scrapes and bruises. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
• Name: Bryan Rios
• Phone: (361) 277-5393
• Email: [email protected]