This posting is for a Supply Clerk position in the Department of Veterans Affairs Optical Lab located at the Park Fletcher Industrial Complex on the southwest side at 5610 Dividend Drive, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN. The primary purpose of the Supply Clerk position is the management of stock and inventory for the Optical Lab.

Duties

The major duties of the Supply Clerk position located at the Optical Lab will include, but not be limited to: Shipping out Veteran's eyeglasses to either their home or a dispensary dependent on the care site Planning and organizing service storage space by keeping track of future orders to be received so that there is space available for stock and the stock is strategically stored to meet service needs Tracking record of all jobs that go out each day and provide each care site with a packing slip with the jobs that are contained in it Input of all supporting documentation, management of necessary records, and completion of inventory reports and investigation of any discrepancies Maximizing the available storage space and insuring that the work area is clear of debris for easy flow of stock Exercising proper safety measures when using and handling equipment Work Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supply Clerk/PD049790 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/21/2024. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: You must have one year of generalized experience. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Performs a combination of tasks related to the receipt, storage and replenishment of manufacturing, production and office supplies Plans and organizes service storage space by keeping track of future orders to be received so that there is space available for stock and the stock is strategically stored to meet service needs Experience with supply accountability rules and inventory controls Experience using computers to order, track and distribute supplies Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, in electronic and print formats OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 2 years of education above high school. [Transcripts must be submitted with your application.] OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Combining Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. [Transcripts must be submitted with a detailed resume.] You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)FlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyTechnical Competence 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: Work is performed in an office setting. However, the Supply Clerk will assist in the receipt, storage and distribution of supplies primarily consisting of lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee might be required to endure brief periods of heat, humidity, etc. as some warehouse areas are not air-conditioned. The Supply Clerk works both indoors and occasionally outdoors in an environment involving everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety practices within the office setting involving equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations is required. 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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 VHA VISN 10 Prosthetics 1481 West Tenth Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 US
• Name: Mary Ann Kalis Jordan
• Phone: (313) 917-7841
• Email: [email protected]