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Department of Defense Education Activity Supply Technician in Brussels, Belgium
Summary About the Position: The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as the capital of the Flemish Region and Belgium. The City of Brussels is also the administrative centre of the European Union. Federal employees in Brussels, Belguim are entitled to receive a 42% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This position does NOT offer relocation assistance or a Living Quarters Allowance. Responsibilities Prepare and submit orders for supplies and equipment using the automated material management system. Manage accountable property and supply transactions in the DoD mandated property accounting system, Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS). Receive, open and presort incoming mail and correspondence for District Office, and routes or delivers to appropriate office or official. Manage the ordering/replenishment, receipt, storage, issue, and disposal, of all District curriculum materials. Serve as the designated Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC) for the office under the supervision of a Billing Official and uses the GPC to purchase supplies and services for the activity. Maintain a perpetual inventory of nonexpendable (accountable) property and durable supply records. Inform senior management on recommended changes to system and process to clarify or increase efficiencies, report situations that require management intervention, and when variations have been resolved or implemented. Provide guidance on the practices, procedures, capabilities, and operations of the activity's data processing systems. Verify the availability of funds, supply levels, emergency conditions, economic order quantities, and authorizations to submit orders for supplies. Interpret documents such as specifications, standards, technical orders, manuals, catalogs, manufacturer's brochures, and procurement contracts and terms used by manufacturers in the sale of various commodities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing automated programs to order supplies and equipment; preparing purchase orders to obtain goods; and investigating discrepancies impacting inventory balances of supplies or equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Applies Technology to Tasks Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Manages and Organizes Information Manages Resources Reasoning (Clerical/Technical) Education Additional Information Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation. Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location. Status candidates subject to the 5 year overseas rotation, who are currently overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated in the job announcement. Waivers may not be granted to meet the 5 year limitation requirement. Status applicants in their fourth year of an overseas assignment cannot be selected unless a waiver of the 5 year overseas service limitation requirement is approved. Selectees recruited outside the U.S. will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months. Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton ra@dodea.edu This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You can find more information about this vacancy in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.