Inventory Management Specialist (EX)

Veterans Health Administration • Vancouver, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Portland Health Care System and is responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s). This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09, however, a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels: GS-07 OR GS-09. At the GS-07 grade level, you will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-09. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• Applicants must meet time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 10/16/2026.
• For a GS-07 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05.
• For a GS-09 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
• GS-07 Grade Level Requirements: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-5) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples include: Managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; forecasting short- and long-range inventory needs; analyzing inventory management reports and the effectiveness of various options proposed to provide supply support; utilizing automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data; researching and analyzing information to resolve questions and issues, and implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies.
• GS-07 Grade Level Requirements: Education: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
• GS-07 Grade Level Requirements: Combination: Successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position.
• GS-07 Grade Level Requirements: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying.
• GS-9 Requirements: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples include: Managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; utilizing best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance; and serving as a point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems.
• GS-9 Requirements: Education: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
• GS-9 Requirements: Combination: An equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Manages and controls expendable inventory, applying inventory management principles, concepts, and methods to ensure effective supply support.
• Performs inventory planning, forecasting, and analysis to determine supply requirements, establish appropriate stock levels, monitor usage, and identify trends or potential inventory problems.
• Analyzes and resolves complex inventory and supply problems, evaluates alternative courses of action, and recommends improvements to inventory management operations.
• Uses automated inventory management systems and analytical techniques to monitor inventory activity, evaluate data, maintain inventory accountability, and support inventory control decisions.
• Coordinates with clinical services, procurement and contracting personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues and ensure material requirements are met.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance on inventory management policies, procedures, and requirements and serves as a technical resource for inventory management matters.
• Interprets and applies regulations, policies, and procedures and develops or recommends methods and process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory operations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level