About the opportunity
The Castle Point VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of the Logistics Service within a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure that supplies and material are distributed to all areas serviced by Logistics. Responsibilities include pulling, replenishing, and delivering stock inventory; interacting with clinical and administrative customers; monitoring expiration dates and stock levels; performing daily barcode inventories; cleaning assigned secondary areas using aseptic principles; and receiving supplies into the medical center’s catchment area.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $48,005 to $62,407 per year (GS-05 pay grade)
- Comprehensive federal benefits package including health, retirement, and leave programs
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license
- Must meet minimum qualification requirements via specialized experience (one full year equivalent to GS-4 level providing supplies/materials, scanning, bar-coding, and maintaining inventory records), education substitution (successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field at an accredited institution), or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to meet physical requirements, including standing and walking the entire workday, reaching, bending, pushing heavy carts, and lifting supply packages up to 50 pounds
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment
- Must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period
Required documents
- Resume (maximum two pages in length to comply with federal merit hiring plans)
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (if current or former federal employee, to verify time-in-grade and eligibility)
- Transcripts (required if qualifying based on education)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
- SF-15 and required proof (if claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference)
- Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA, if applicable)
- Professional License, certification, or other supporting documents if applicable
When to apply
- Announcement Opening Date: September 10, 2026
- Application Closing Date: September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Read the entire vacancy announcement and instructions thoroughly
- Create or log into your USAJOBS account and prepare a two-page resume aligned with the position requirements
- Complete the initial online application questionnaire via USA Staffing
- Attach all required supporting documentation (such as resume, SF-50s, or transcripts)
- Submit the complete application package on USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 17, 2026
- Check email and application status notifications for unique assessment links to complete required USA Hire online competency-based assessments within the specified deadline
Additional information
- This is a full-time, permanent position located in Castle Point, New York
- This is not a remote or virtual position; tours of duty may require afternoon, evening, and/or overnight shifts
- Selected applicants will be subject to a background/security investigation, physical examination or evaluation, and an online onboarding process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- U.S. citizens with at least one year of specialized experience in providing supplies, scanning, bar-coding, and maintaining inventory records.
- Candidates who meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting supply packages up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Applicants who hold a current, valid state-issued driver's license and are willing to work on-site in Castle Point, New York.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires working on-site with potential afternoon, evening, and/or overnight shifts.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a strict condition of employment.
- Selected applicants must successfully complete a one-year probationary period and a background investigation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This full-time, permanent position provides an opportunity to secure stable federal employment within the Veterans Health Administration, offering a dependable salary between $48,005 and $62,407 alongside comprehensive federal health, retirement, and leave benefits.
Our take
Candidates with a background in inventory or medical supply distribution who are local to Castle Point, New York, or willing to commute should strongly consider this role, whereas those requiring remote work or alternative schedules will find it unsuitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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