CBA - VX23 - Supply Technician - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD

The Supply Technician performs limited aspects of technical supply management work (e.g., inventory management, storage management, cataloging, property utilization) related to depot, local, or other supply activities. Work usually is segregated by commodity area or function, and controlled in terms of difficulty, complexity, or responsibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assignments relate to stable or standardized segments of technical supply management operations; or to functions or subjects that are narrow in scope or limited in difficulty.
• The work generally involves individual case problems or supply actions.
• This work may require consideration of program requirements, together with specific variations in or from standardized guidelines.
• Assignments require:
• (a) A good working knowledge of the USN/USMC supply systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines
• (b) An understanding of the needs of the organization serviced
• (c) Analytical ability to define or recognize the dimension of the problems involved, to collect the necessary data, to establish the facts, and to take or recommend action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.
• Responsible for inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items, including supplies, and equipment.
• The work includes requirements determination and forecasting, distribution or redistribution of material, procurement authorization, limited funds management, or other related work.
• Performs material coordination duties for special programs, maintenance, or production shops.
• Duties are performed on the basis of practical experience in processing and expediting supply transactions related to the particular organizations serviced.
• Writes item descriptions for a range of new items entering the supply channels of a particular agency or field establishment.
• Applies requirements selecting the appropriate description pattern and answering the requirements contained in the pattern.
• Reviews existing stock catalogs, manufacturers' catalogs, drawings, or other resource materials, for the purpose of matching characteristics or part numbers to identify duplicate items already catalogued or otherwise recorded in the supply system.
• Works within a framework of established supply regulations, policies, and procedures, or other governing supply management guidelines.
• Deals with a variety of operating officials regarding limited aspects of program needs of the organization serviced.
• Contacts may relate to inventory requirements in a stable or standardized organization and to the adequate description or identification of less complex items which are new to the system.
• May contact representatives of commercial firms to obtain information regarding new items of supply, item characteristics, or procurement lead time; or representatives of Government agencies (Federal, State, or local) regarding the utilization of property.'
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Overall knowledge of a complete USN/USMC supply system to include research, stock control, demand processing, issuing, storage, and handling of supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of systems related to individual specialty codes.
• Ability to use military and company publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm and diagrams
• Knowledge of USN/USMC supply procedures.
• Possess a valid US State driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret data is required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Experience and Education:

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Specialized training is desired.
• Minimum of three (3) years actual and recent USN/USMC Supply experience in requisitioning, receipting, storage, issuing, and handling of supplies and equipment.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certai