Supply Technician

Job Details Job Location MD 2 Adelphi - Adelphi, MD Position Type Full Time Education Level High School   Job Category Admin - Clerical Description

Full-time Supply Technician to the Army Research Laboratory.

• Prepares and maintains data (manual and automated) (DA Form 581, DA Form 4508, DA Form 4949, DA Form 1687, ARL Form 195-R, ARL Form 196-R, ARL Form 197-R) required for special reporting criteria in area relating to data processing of ammunition and explosives.
• Responsible for all regulatory automated monthly sensitive inventories (Reference AR 710-2 and AR 735-5 items that have a security risk assigned by the Army (e.g., ammunition, explosives, weapons, bayonets, precious metals) that requires an inventory control record.
• Monitors and analyzes Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) to determine the accuracy of all accountability records.
• Contacts representatives of commercial firms to obtain information regarding new items of supply based on Government requisitions.
• Researches FEDLOG, Internet, and regulations for purification (federal stock number, manufacture code and part number, management control number) of cataloging within DPAS.
• Provides inventory and property accountability using automated bar code scanner.
• Initiates paperwork based on requests from customers and completes lateral transfers to other ARL sites and other agencies.
• Creates reports referencing accountability of ammunition and explosives and property for reference and action by customers in accordance with DPAS regulations.
• Writes item descriptions for a range of new items entering the supply channels in accordance with DPAS, AR708-1 Logistics Management Data and Cataloging of Supplies and Equipment, regulations.
• Initiates various transactions to update various databases (e.g., DPAS, Turn-in database).
• Collect necessary data to take or recommend action based on application or interpretation of guides.
• Prepares accountable documents for regulatory inventories.
• Identifies discrepancies (from completed inventories and supporting documentation) and reconciles inventory results with hand receipt holders.
• Ensures all documentation is complete and accurate to maintain property accountability as required by AR 710-2.
• Reviews and provides approval for excess documentation in accordance with ARL Turn-in database.
• Examine equipment to verify cataloging data (e.g., nomenclature, manufacture, model, serial number) to ensure items are properly identified for formal property accountability.
• Responsible for all file maintenance to include maintaining a file for each non-accountable document number assigned (by either the Government or Contractor) in accordance with DPAS regulations.
• Posts transactions to databases including DPAS, Turn-In database, Logistics Database Folder.
• Analyzes completed data provided, comprehends, and updates DPAS by entering utilization information provided from trip tickets to maintenance module within DPAS) with monthly trip ticket data.
• Initiates maintenance work orders based on user requests, equipment manager direction, or maintenance schedule report for production and services equipment (PS&E).
• Creates maintenance reports for using and maintaining Government -owned mobile and production equipment).
• Establishes automated records by building skeleton records by entering pertinent mandatory provided data into DPAS, maintenance module for PS&E and mobile equipment.
• Reports excess information by an automated system to Government POC.
• Prepares supply forms (automated and manual).
• Processes Federal Express (FedEx) shipping documents from customers.
• Initiates daily FedEx manifest for budget requirements by separating the request for billing purposes for each directorate.
• Initiates supporting documentation for requisitions.
• Updates requisition system in reference to supporting documentation.
• Provides status (e.g., receipts, due-ins) to customers (Government and Contractors) on work orders, excess equipment, and requisitions.
• Researches and establishes catalog records in DPAS automated system.
• Maintains established files according to Army filing system (e.g., AR 25-400-2 ARIMS).
• Distributes documented receiving procedures and files purchase request records (e.g., documents generated by GFEBS, DPAS).
• Operates computers (desktop PC) to complete tasks associated with DPAS.
• Operates telephone (to include answering phone and taking messages).
• Operates office machines to include but not limited to copy and facsimile machines.
• Provides on-the-job training to other contractor personnel.
• Utilize current business management tools and databases such as eARL; GFEBS; Automated, Time, Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS); Defense Travel System (DTS) or any successor systems.
• Recognize the dimension of the problems involved to collect the necessary data, establish the facts, and make recommendations for action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of one (1) year of general office experience. Relevant college courses or training may be substituted for experience.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Power Point, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Experience operating standard office equipment, to include telephones, copy machine, scanners, facsimile machine, computers, printers, and shredders.
• Ability to obtain ammunition certification via Government training.
• Ability to learn utilize software, hardware, and peripherals required to operate inventory accountability systems.
• Capable of learning the supply systems, programs, policies, work methods and established guidelines.

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