What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Technician position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Jan. 9, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supply Technician (NJ-2005-02) to work at the 412th Test Wing, USAF Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base.
The USAF Test Pilot School Supply Technician works within the Plans and Programs Division and is responsible for managing receipt, storage, issue, and replenishment of facility technical equipment, office supplies and machines, aircrew flight equipment, and other non-expendable property. This key position supports the USAF Test Pilot School mission of creating test pilots, flight test engineers, test combat system officers, and space test engineers & operators for leadership positions in the test community.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $46,020 - $82,069 per year (includes locality)
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: No travel
Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- 2 years of experience in the government supply system
- Experience as an Equipment Custodian using a Government Purchase Card (GPC)
- Experience in customer service – detail oriented, customer-focused, good communicator and proactive
Major Duties:
- Handles supply requests in support of unique test requirements, aircrew flight equipment needs, office equipment/supply requirements; and, in general, any requests in support of the unit's test and flight training requirements.
- Conducts extensive searches for information pertaining to complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns to meet requester requirements. Reviews requisitions, supporting documents, and reference material to determine if priority supply action is required, the status of the action, changes in requirements, and unexpected requirements.
- Determines and takes action to meet required stock levels for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion.
- Conducts extensive research of catalog databases and information to locate most cost-effective available substitutes and new products. Incumbent writes internal technical procedures and instructs others as necessary to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.
- Functions as primary equipment custodian. Maintains Custodian Authorization/Custody Receipt File and Custodian Request Logs. Researches allowance and authorization on equipment requests using table of allowances. Prepares Equipment Action Requests and monitors as required. Prepares and monitors equipment transferred to and from unit accountability as required.
- Primary International Merchant Purchase Agreement Card (IMPAC) holder. Places purchase orders directly with vendors using applicable procedures and restrictions; track and follow-up as required until property is received.
- Researches pricing information and obtains quotes. Coordinates with and obtains approval from outside agencies as appropriate for purchases requiring special approval. Maintains guidelines and purchase documentation. Maintains expenditure documentation and provides updates to Resource Advisor.
- Performs administrative office support function; use multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents and databases. Compiles statistics, status, and other supply information. Develops lists of supply sources for items. Compiles special reports in response to audit, Inspector General (IG), and other requests.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- Thorough knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Knowledge of supply functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods.
- Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transaction in an automated supply system.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as supply regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex supply problems.
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
Federal Resume Tips:
https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.
Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:
https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $46,020 - $82,069
