Duties

Summary

NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Supply Technician to join our team!

This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 200 applications are received or June 24, 2021, whichever comes first.

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Responsibilities

Manages personal property for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Organizational Units (OU). Assist with completing inventories with custodial area representatives. Prepare and analyze inventory adjustments, discrepancies for variances between assets on hand for custodial/accountable records. Conduct property audits to determine causes of inventory discrepancies by checking all property records. Compiles information necessary for consideration in survey actions relating to loss, damage, or destruction of Government owned property. Arrange proper reutilization, distribution and disposal of excess property and equipment. Analyze, develop, and/or promotes improvements to policies, plans, methods, and procedures in property management functions covering requirements, inventory control, requisitioning, receipt, storage, disposal, and cataloging. Review records and request data to determine if property has become obsolete or excess to the needs of the organization and/or excess to the overall requirements of the agency; offer recommendations to operating officials for utilization; and prepare reports and necessary documentation for transfer of property. Works with a variety of software systems including the Personal Property Management System (PPMS) to input property accountability data, monitor inventory levels, and prepare correspondence, forms, reports, etc. Provide training to staff members on property system procedures.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
03

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable

Applicants must meet requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level (ZS-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience managing property assets in support of a large organization; experience reviewing and maintaining hand receipts to ensure compliance with regulations; experience using automated supply systems; and experience conducting investigations to determine cause of inventory discrepancies.


OR

4 years of education above high school.

OR

A combination of education and experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook .

Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Additional information

The physical worksite for this position is located in Gaithersburg, MD. However, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework schedule. The position's telework schedule will likely change in the future when the National Institute of Standards and Technology moves away from its maximum telework posture. At that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisor. The nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit's telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approval. Payment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this Job Opportunity Announcement. Non-compliance with the supervisor's telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.

This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here !

A probationary period may be required.

We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. If the minimum qualifications are met, we will compare this information to the responses on the occupational questionnaire (i.e. True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). The application must support the responses to the questionnaire, or we may lower the score.

Applications will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Ability to analyze and maintain integrity of data in the personal property management system (PPMS) for all command owned and investment and minor property.
• Skill in completing inventories.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of software applications.
• Ability to prepare and manage reports.
• Knowledge of property management policies, procedures, and concepts.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with custodial offices to resolve and reconcile inventories.
• Skill in analyzing and developing improvements to policies, plans, methods, and procedures in property management functions.

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Evaluation Process

CTAP and ICTAP Eligibility

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application.

Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.