Supervisory Supply Technician (Medical)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Supply Technician (Medical)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Telework: Not available

Description

Supervise the receipt, storage, monitoring, and distribution of medical supplies and materials across a healthcare logistics network. Direct and manage the primary inventory point that supports both clinical and administrative service areas, ensuring supplies are available, properly stored, and delivered in a timely manner. Use automated inventory systems to maintain accurate records, control expiration and rotating stock, analyze reports, and resolve discrepancies and complex logistics issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; set and adjust short-term priorities and schedules

• Advise, counsel, and instruct employees on work and administrative matters (e.g., complaints, grievances)

• Identify and implement ways to eliminate or reduce bottlenecks and barriers to production

• Provide guidance and evaluate work in new, complex, or unusual situations

• Oversee management and distribution of all supplies and materials in the medical center (stock maintenance, expiration/critical supply monitoring, rotating stock, daily inventory, and specialty cart preparation)

• Oversee receipt of supplies and materials

• Ensure supplies are unpacked and properly stored in inventory areas

• Analyze and resolve difficult problems; make reliable and equitable decisions

• Conduct market research on new products and record items in the automated inventory system

• Ensure recurring supply availability through a computerized inventory management system

• Analyze management reports to manage fund control point limitations, identify trends, correct errors, and resolve problems

• Coordinate with vendors/contract community and internal staff on logistics issues and policy/procedural changes

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Select ive Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and meet pre-employment identification requirements

• Valid, unrestricted State driver’s license; safe driving record; medically qualified to drive

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Ability to complete a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period

• Meet time-in-grade requirements for current federal employees (as applicable)

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 (planning/coordination, overseeing supply receipt/distribution for a complex medical center, expiration monitoring, timely delivery, staff training, proper storage, logistics problem resolution, and improvement recommendations)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held.