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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions involved in supervising or performing clerical or technical supply support work necessary to ensure the effective operation of ongoing supply activities. It requires knowledge of supply operations and program requirements and the ability to apply established supply policies, day-to-day servicing techniques, regulations, or procedures.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the SUPPLY GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Records Manager (CRM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) mostMost    
Certified Mail Manager (CMM) Is Not In Demand In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) someSome    
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Is Not In Demand Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification Is Not In Demand National Retail Federation (NRF) someSome    
Customer Service and Sales Certification Is Not In Demand National Retail Federation (NRF) mostMost    
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) Is Not In Demand Certiport someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) Is Not In Demand Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Is Not In Demand Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Computer Skills Specialist Is Not In Demand American Education Certification Association (AECA) mostMost    
Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) Is Not In Demand Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) mostMost    
SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Is Not In Demand Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Records Analyst (CRA) Is Not In Demand Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) mostMost    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 2005 - Supply Clerical and Technician Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Administrative Services Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Computer Operators someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Correspondence Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Customer Service Representatives mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Data Entry Keyers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Data Warehousing Specialists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
File Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Marking Clerks someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Order Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Procurement Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Records Manager (CRM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM), Certified Records Manager (CRM) certification requires candidates to meet both educational and work experience certification requirements. A minimum of one year of professional records and information management (RIM) work experience is required, regardless of the level of education a candidate possesses. The minimum acceptable education is graduation from high school (completion of 12 grades) or equivalent (e.g., GED credential or equivalency diploma) in conjunction with five years of professional level RIM experience. The preferred qualifications are a college degree (four-year or bachelor’s degree) and one year of professional RIM experience. CRM candidates must pass a six-part written examination.

Click here to go to Certified Mail Manager (CMM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA), Certified Mail Manager (CMM) is for managers who have attained a high level of competence and professionalism. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of mail management experience and be currently employed in an in-plant environment. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate, through three letters of recommendation, acceptable character, ability and reputation. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is a mid-level certification appropriate for non-managers who work as public buyers. Individuals pursuing the certification demonstrate an ability to obtain the maximum value for the taxpayer's dollar. To pass the certification exam, applicants should be knowledgeable in the areas of procurement administration, sourcing, negotiation, contract administration, supply management and procurement planning. Applicants must hold an Associate's degree, have three years of public procurement experience, and have additional training in the area of procurement.

Click here to go to Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The CPIM designation is aimed at professionals involved in career fields such as Production and inventory management, Operations, Supply chain management, Procurement, Materials management, and Purchasing. Candidates must pass two examinations and agree to adhere to the APICS Code of Ethics.

Click here to go to Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. The written exam covers project management areas such as initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1500 hours professional experience on a project team or 23 hours of project management education.

Click here to go to Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Retail Federation (NRF), Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification is an intermediate-level certification for professionals who provide customer support. The Advanced Customer Service and Sales Certification assesses candidates’ selling skills and their ability to gain customer commitment. Candidates for the Advanced-level customer service and sales certification are required to earn the entry-level NRF Customer Service and Sales Certification first. Candidates must take a written exam.

Click here to go to Customer Service and Sales Certification COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Retail Federation (NRF), Customer Service and Sales Certification is an entry-level certification for professionals who provide customer support. The Customer Service and Sales Certification assesses candidates' core customer service skills that are applicable to a range of entry-level through first-line supervisory positions across the sales and service industries. The Customer Service and Sales credential is recommended for anyone interested in obtaining a job or pursuing a career in retail and other industries that value customer service skills. The certification exam measures candidates’ knowledge in the areas of products and services, customer needs, informing and educating customers, meeting customers' needs and providing ongoing support. Candidates must take a written exam.

Click here to go to IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The IC3 Digital Literacy Certification (IC3) is an entry level certification for candidates to demonstrate general computing and internet skills. The exam covers a variety of commonly used software products and Internet protocols and is ideal for beginners. The certification is relevant to any occupation requiring a general knowledge of how computers function and an ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and internet applications. There are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the IC3 exams. The IC3 Global Standard 4 (GS4) exams apply to Windows 7 and Office 2010, while the IC3 Global Standard 5 (GS5) exams apply to Windows 10 and Office 2016. Candidates must pass the three exams for either GS4 or GS5 to be certified.

Click here to go to Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is for individuals who possess the knowledge to understand and manage the integration and coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities. The CSCP takes a broad view of operations, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain, from supplier, through the company, to the end consumer. CSCP candidates must meet an experience, degree or credential eligibility requirement and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is for supply chain and procurement professionals with skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy, and risk compliance. Candidates must either have five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree or have three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) and must have a bachelor's degree. Candidates must also pass three written exams. Candidates who are Certified Purchasing Managers (CPMs) in good standing with a bachelor's degree only need to take a CPSM Bridge Exam.

Click here to go to Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Logistics Technician (CLTAE) recognizes individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor). The goal of the CLTAE is to raise the level of performance of logistics workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs. The CLTAE consists of two parts: the foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certificate and the mid-level technical CLT certification. Before taking the CLTAE assessment, candidates must have a CLA certificate. MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at an 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level.

Click here to go to Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Not Renewable

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) is a foundational-level credential and is a prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification. MSSC training and assessment addresses the need for employability and academic skills as well as technical skills. MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at the 8th grade level of math and 9th grade level of English before attempting MSSC courses and assessments. There are no experiential or hands-on requirements for MSSC certification as it is expected that individual employers will determine those requirements based upon their own specific needs. MSSC does not require that individuals take MSSC courses prior to testing. Critical work functions and their related key activities for the CLA include: global supply chain logistics life cycle, logistics environment, material handling equipment, safety principles, safe material handling and equipment operation, quality control principles, workplace communications, teamwork and workplace behavior to solve problems, and using computers.

Click here to go to Certified Computer Skills Specialist COOL Snapshot page.

The NCCA Certified Computer Skills Specialist credential is recommended for computer technicians who work in health care provider offices. Typical duties performed by Certified Computer Skills Specialists include administrative tasks, creating documents, editing documents, data entry, processing word documents, making newsletters, presentations and promotional material, record keeping, publishing new requested documents, managing contacts and other tasks. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and completed a training program or have an approved amount of experience. This certification is renewed annually. See the agency website for more information.

Click here to go to Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting (FAC-C) COOL Snapshot page.

Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), which is a federally recognized program for the acquisition workforce that sets forth the required training, experience and education for certification of contracting professionals. Generally, if you are a GS 1102, 1105, or any other warranted job series and hold a Contracting Officer (CO) warrant above the micropurchase threshold, you are required to earn 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) of skills currency training every two years. Generally, if you are a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), you are required to earn 40 CLPs of skills currency training every two years.

Click here to go to SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management COOL Snapshot page.

The CSCMP SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management is an entry-level credential for supply chain professionals. Candidates for the SCPro Level One- Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management certification must meet experience and education requirements determined by CSCMP. Candidates must also pass the exam.

Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

Click here to go to Certified Records Analyst (CRA) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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