Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Health Care System. The role is responsible for inventory and management of expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in assigned areas. It includes managing assigned classes of expendable material, coordinating material support and resolving logistics problems, forecasting inventory needs, analyzing inventory information, and carrying out programs for returns and reutilization of medical supplies. The position may also involve assisting with receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies. Work is normally performed in an office setting, with occasional handling of supplies on station or within the catchment area. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change based on agency needs. The position is offered at GS-07 and GS-09 levels, with potential promotion to the full performance level when applicable requirements are met; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Current Federal employees, and certain former Federal employees, must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
For GS-07, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, one full year of qualifying graduate education, or Superior Academic Achievement at the baccalaureate level in a qualifying curriculum.
For GS-09, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a related LL.B. or J.D., or an eligible combination of education and experience.
Relevant specialized experience includes managing expendable items and durable medical equipment; forecasting inventory needs; analyzing inventory reports and supply-support options; using automated inventory systems; resolving supply issues; implementing returns and reutilization programs; developing acquisition strategies for durable medical equipment; evaluating supply-system performance; and coordinating material support and logistics problem resolution.
A pre-employment physical is required.
Must be able to independently operate a government vehicle and provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during pre-employment.
Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
Must complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
Must register with Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
Must undergo a background/security investigation and complete online onboarding and required employment identification procedures.
Participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Health Care Personnel.
Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment.
Transcripts and other applicable education documentation must be provided when relying on education to qualify.
Must be able to perform occasional supply handling, including lifting light boxes generally under 40 pounds and placing or carrying items.

Responsibilities

Manage and control an assigned class of expendable material and inventory of expendable supplies and durable medical equipment.
Serve as a point of contact for coordinating material support and resolving logistics problems.
Forecast inventory needs and conduct quantitative analysis.
Conduct spot checks and comply with special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment.
Implement federal and agency programs for returning and reutilizing medical supplies.
Coordinate disposal of surplus or excess supplies.
Make emergent procurement decisions.
Participate in root cause analysis.
Assist with the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.