Supply Technician

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today.

Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

This position is in the Logistics Support Department, Administrative Services Division (ASD), at the National Gallery of Art. The Department is responsible for the management of Gallery assets (non art/IT related) and related logistical support for the entire Gallery, including relocation, moves, transportation, warehousing, shipping, receiving, uniform and supply management, and utilization and disposal of government owned property.

The incumbent serves as the Supply Technician and reports to the Support Services Supervisor. The primary purpose of this position is to perform warehouse functions including storage planning, storage space utilization, shipment and receiving, scheduling of work requests from Departments and Offices throughout the National Gallery of Art campus, planning of all supply activities, and receipt, storage and shipment of furniture, equipment, supplies, uniforms, and other materials, and conducting studies.

Duties for this position include: Managing/advising on the receipt, storage, distribution of equipment, supplies and other materials belonging to the National Gallery of Art. Maintaining applicable records and databases on Gallery property and related management programs. Reviewing best practices to improve inventory management and storage utilization processes and procedures.

Specialized Experience Statement : Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-06 level in the Federal service or private sector, experience with General Services Administration fleet vehicle procedures and skill in operating motor vehicles with a gross weight of up to 26,001 pounds; experience with warehousing functions and procedures such as receipt, storage, distribution and material handling; experience with federal personal property management procedures; and experience applying inventory, transfer and disposal methods to customers' requirements.

OPM Qualifications Standard : Supply Clerical and Technician Series 2005 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions All Merit Promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements defined in 5CFR 300, subpart F. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process.

If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.

This position does not have an education requirement.