Inventory Management Specialist (Non-Expendable)

Veterans Health Administration•Baltimore, MD

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Lifecycle Management Division of the Logistics Service within the VAMHCS and supported catchment area. The specialist manages the inventory and lifecycle of all durable medical equipment and other non-expendable assets in assigned areas, including short- and long-term planning for new and replacement equipment, inventory management, disposal, and reutilization. The position supports strategic planning for construction projects and facility activations, develops acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives for high-cost medical and surgical equipment, and advises customers on procurement recommendations using a best-value approach. The specialist conducts acquisition and inventory data analysis, determines appropriate purchasing and payment methods in accordance with federal and VA acquisition regulations, exercises Ordering Officer Authority, and ensures equipment is assigned, monitored, and accounted for. The work involves both office and warehouse environments. The position is not virtual and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement if currently or formerly eligible under the stated federal employment conditions.
For GS-07, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, or qualifying graduate education, Superior Academic Achievement with a bachelor's degree, or an allowable combination of education and experience.
For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, or a related master's/equivalent graduate degree, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a related LL.B. or J.D., or an allowable combination of education and experience.
Relevant specialized experience includes inventory and property-accounting records, automated systems, equipment sourcing and acquisition procedures, purchase card programs, barcode and tagging equipment, research and analysis, and advising on equipment management, control, and accountability.
Complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Complete background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements; provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
Serve the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
Submit transcripts if education is used to meet qualification requirements; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Physical requirements include walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical ability in inventory lifecycle management.
Knowledge of supply systems, policies, and automated tools.
Independent decision-making authority.
Material coordination expertise.
Inventory control and program oversight skills.
Ability to support mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

Conduct short-, mid-, and long-term planning for new and replacement non-expendable assets using enterprise-wide computerized planning tools.
Analyze lifecycle projections, downtime, repair rates, lost workload, cost, depreciation, trade-in value, and other factors affecting procurement decisions.
Apply inventory principles and methodologies to determine when intervention in the supply system is needed based on usage, cost, supplier availability, and other conditions.
Participate in VISN and facility strategic planning for construction projects, new facility activations, and reuse of existing space.
Develop and support acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives for high-tech, high-cost medical devices, surgical equipment, and major classes of materials.
Support customers and acquisition personnel in developing requirements, using mandatory sources, and standardizing sources.
Exercise Ordering Officer Authority to determine best value and contract sourcing.
Conduct data and information analysis for acquisition planning involving materials and capital equipment.
Determine the appropriate purchasing and payment method, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and VA Acquisition Regulations.
Analyze and advise customers on equipment purchase recommendations using a best-value approach.
Ensure equipment accountability at each service line is managed, assigned, and monitored through the 5% inspection program.
Manage and control non-expendable assets for VAHCS and supported catchment areas.
Use bar code scanning and tagging equipment to implement property accounting systems.