Inventory Management Specialist
About The Position
This position serves as a Property Manager in the Material Management Division of the Logistics Service in a VA Health Care System. The role is responsible for inventory and lifecycle management of all non-expendable (NX) equipment in assigned areas. The specialist manages NX assets throughout their lifecycle, including planning, data analysis, customer and acquisition support, and coordination with procurement officials and other stakeholders. The position also coordinates material support, resolves logistics issues, forecasts inventory needs, conducts quantitative analysis and spot checks, and follows special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment. The work combines office and warehouse settings and includes processing new equipment receipts, entering equipment into the EIL, conducting on-site inventories, assisting with equipment issues, and transferring or disposing of equipment. The role involves travel among VA Health Care System and catchment-area locations, including Veterans’ rooms and warehouse areas. Work is generally indoors but may involve dirty, hot, humid, or unusually cold conditions during inventories, disposal, transfers, or recycling activities. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; it is not virtual.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for GS-07 or GS-09 consideration if applicable as a current or former Federal employee.
- For GS-07, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, qualifying education, an allowable combination of education and experience, or Superior Academic Achievement.
- For GS-09, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, qualifying education, or an allowable combination of education and experience.
- Submit transcripts and supporting documentation when relying on education to qualify.
- Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding process, and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as VA Health Care Personnel.
- Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
- Follow applicable safety and security procedures in warehouse areas.
- Travel to VA Health Care System and catchment-area locations may be required.
- Lift up to 40 pounds; walk and climb stairs for on-site inventories.
Responsibilities
- Manage the lifecycle of non-expendable assets, including short-, mid-, and long-term advanced planning.
- Analyze data and support customers and acquisition personnel in developing requirements, using mandatory and standardization sources.
- Correspond with procurement officials and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Manage and control non-expendable equipment assets.
- Coordinate material support and resolve logistics problems as a point of contact.
- Conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis.
- Conduct spot checks and comply with special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment.
- Process new equipment receipts and enter equipment into the EIL.
- Conduct on-site equipment inventories and assist with equipment-related problems.
- Transfer, dispose of, and recycle equipment as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
