Supervisory Supply Technician
Job Location:
Crow Agency, MT - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Property and Supply within the Division of Administrative Services at the Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital Crow Service Unit Crow Agency Montana. The position provides guidance and technical assistance on support work functions. The position is responsible for assigning scheduling and directing work activities work pertinent to a variety of property and supply functions.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7 2025 in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
- Maintains stock at/or within prescribed levels and establishes or adjusts stock levels and reorder points using Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) principle to assure adequate stock of supplies and materials are available when needed in the proper quantity and of the proper quality.
- Conducts physical inventories and adjusts and/or maintains inventory and stock account records. Reviews and/or screens documents specifying supplies or materials needed for planned programs or work operations and collates and assembles list of equipment and parts needed for acquisition plans.
- Initiates prepares edits and processes requisitions for stock replenishment. Contacts customers supply organizations transportation units and others to obtain material status information follow up on urgently required items and/or expedite delivery of materials/supplies.
- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates set and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Evaluate work performances of subordinates. Hear and resolve complaints from employees referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.
To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level -
Experience with supply/inventory management systems; planning and coordinating property and supply operations; vehicle fleet management; federal acquisition processes; supply/inventory storage and space management; mail and quarters management. Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. Planned distributed and monitored work assignments; evaluated work performance and provided feedback to others on their performance. Used knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive job experience to perform ones job; worked with understood and evaluated technical information related to the job; advised others on technical issues.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL ABILITIES: Candidates must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess or have the potential to develop the qualities of successful supervision as listed under the appropriate category below:
- Ability to motivate train and work effectively with subordinates who have a variety of background and training.
- Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected with set limits of cost and time.
- Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work.
- Ability to understand and further manage goals as these affect day-to-day work operations.
Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Decisiveness - Makes well-informed effective and timely decisions even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Written Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
There are no education requirements.
This position is ineligible for the Bargaining Unit.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government
- In this role how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness
- How would you help advance the Presidents Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional academic or personal achievements
- Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
- However they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
- You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).
IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
Manager
