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Supply Clerical and Technician
Positions involving technical work in supply operations including receiving, storing, and issuing materials.
What GS-2005 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
| GS-15 | $125,133 | $129,304 | $133,475 | $137,646 | $141,817 | $145,988 | $150,159 | $154,330 | $158,501 | $162,672 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-2005, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):
| Grade | General Experience | Specialized Experience | Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | None | None | None |
| GS-2 | 3 months | None | High school diploma or equivalent |
| GS-3 | 6 months | None | 1 year above high school |
| GS-4 | 1 year | None | 2 years above high school |
| GS-5 | None | 1 year at GS-4 level | 4 years above high school |
| GS-6+ | None | 1 year at next lower grade | Generally not applicable |
General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.
Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-2005
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Subsistence Supply Clerk
3361s map almost directly to GS-2005 Supply Clerical and Technician. Requisitioning, receiving, and stock-record work qualify with little friction at entry grades.
Skills that carry over: Requisitioning, Receiving and inspection, Stock recordkeeping, Supply accountability.
Usually opens at: GS-4, GS-5, GS-6, GS-7.
Fatality Management Specialist
Personal effects inventory and custody translate directly to GS-2005 Supply Clerical and Technician roles handling regulated property.
Skills that carry over: Inventory management, Custody tracking, Audit-ready records, Supply accountability.
Usually opens at: GS-4, GS-5, GS-6.
Warehouse Clerk
Direct translation to supply technician. Highlight warehouse operations, inventory, and material handling.
Skills that carry over: Warehouse Operations, Inventory, Material Handling, Documentation, Customer Service.
Usually opens at: GS-4, GS-5, GS-6.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Receive and inspect shipments
- Store materials properly
- Issue supplies to users
- Maintain inventory records
- Process requisitions
- Conduct inventories
- Operate material handling equipment
- Prepare shipping documents
- Identify discrepancies
- Maintain warehouse
Key competencies
Data Entry
Skill in entering supply data accurately.
Record Keeping
Ability to maintain supply records.
Systems Knowledge
Proficiency in supply information systems.
Order Processing
Skill in processing supply requests.
Inventory
Ability to assist with inventory activities.
Communication
Skill in communicating with customers.
Attention to Detail
Ability to ensure data accuracy.
Organization
Skill in organizing supply documentation.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-2005
What is a Supply Technician?
A GS-2005 Supply Clerk/Technician performs hands-on supply operations—receiving shipments, storing materials, issuing supplies, maintaining inventory records, processing requisitions, conducting inventories, and operating material handling equipment. These technicians are the warehouse and supply room workers keeping military installations and federal facilities supplied.
How much does a federal Supply Technician make?
Federal Supply Clerks and Technicians earn between $25,142 (GS-2 Step 1) and $55,486 (GS-7 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-4 through GS-6. A GS-5 Supply Technician earns $34,454-$44,786. DOD installations, DLA distribution centers, VA, and federal facilities hire extensively nationwide.
What are the requirements for GS-2005 positions?
GS-2005 follows the clerical qualification standard—no degree required. This is a one-grade interval series. Entry at GS-2 requires high school diploma or 3 months experience. Higher grades require progressively more specialized supply experience. Forklift certification, supply system proficiency, and attention to detail are valuable.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-2005?
Absolutely—this is ideal for military supply veterans. Experience as supply clerks, warehouse workers, or inventory specialists directly transfers. Military experience receiving shipments, issuing equipment, maintaining stock records, or operating forklifts provides excellent qualifying background. Document specific supply duties, systems used, and equipment operated.
What is the career progression for Supply Technician?
Supply Technicians follow the one-grade interval GS-2/3/4/5/6/7 progression with journey level at GS-5 or GS-6. Senior technicians reach GS-7. Many technicians transition to GS-2001 General Supply Specialist (professional series) or GS-2010 Inventory Management positions for higher grades and career advancement.
How do I apply for GS-2005 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Supply Technician" or "Supply Clerk" under series 2005. DOD installations, DLA distribution centers, VA facilities, and federal warehouses hire extensively. Highlight warehouse experience, forklift certification, supply system proficiency (GCSS, DPAS), and material handling skills. Include specific inventory values and equipment types handled.
Ready to apply for GS-2005?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.