Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Fargo, ND

23h • Onsite

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 specialist is responsible for the inventory and management of expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in assigned areas. Duties include managing an assigned class of expendable materials; coordinating material support and resolving logistics problems; forecasting and conducting quantitative analysis; performing spot checks; and complying with special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment. The specialist also implements federal and agency programs for returning and reutilizing medical supplies, coordinates the disposal of surplus or excess supplies, makes emergent procurement decisions, and participates in root cause analysis. Other related duties may be assigned.

The position is not virtual. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. Promotion to the full performance level may be possible without further competition if regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Complete the required application steps, including the questionnaire and online assessment.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• GS-07 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, qualifying education, or an allowed combination. Specialized experience includes managing expendable items and durable medical equipment; forecasting inventory needs; analyzing inventory reports and supply-support options; using automated inventory systems; researching and resolving issues; and implementing return and reutilization programs.
• GS-07 education option: one full year of graduate-level education relevant to the position, or qualifying Superior Academic Achievement at the baccalaureate level; an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience may also be used.
• GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, qualifying graduate education, or an allowed combination. Specialized experience includes managing expendable items and durable medical equipment; developing and supporting acquisition strategies for durable medical equipment; implementing return and reutilization programs; evaluating supply-system performance; and coordinating material support and resolving logistics problems.
• GS-09 education option: a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience may also be used.
• Submit transcripts if education is used to qualify. Education must be from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education requires a foreign equivalency certificate.
• Undergo a background/security investigation and complete the online onboarding process.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements; beginning May 7, 2025, non-REAL-ID-compliant driver's licenses or state IDs cannot be used as acceptable identification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control an assigned class of expendable material and inventory of 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.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefit eligibility depends on position type; applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.
• Prior work or military service may qualify selected applicants for credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed