Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Fredericksburg, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in a VA Health Care System. The role is responsible for inventory and management of expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in assigned areas. The position may be filled at GS-07 or GS-09, with promotion potential to the full performance level without further competition if regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion.

The work schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling and telework are not available, and this is not a virtual position. Work is normally performed in an office setting, but duties may include assisting with receiving, storing, and distributing supplies. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license and applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• May be required to serve a probationary period and undergo a background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants must complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• VA health care personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required accommodations.
• GS-07 applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement, when applicable, and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, qualifying education, or an allowable combination of education and experience.
• GS-09 applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement, when applicable, and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, qualifying education, or an allowable 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 management systems; researching and resolving issues; and implementing return and reutilization programs for medical supplies.
• For GS-07 qualification through education, applicants need one full year of related graduate-level education or a related bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.
• For GS-09 qualification through education, applicants need a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level related graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B.
• Applicants relying on education must submit transcripts; foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment.
• Must clearly document relevant duties, responsibilities, and hours per week to receive credit for part-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control an assigned class of expendable material.
• Serve as the 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 the return and reutilization of medical supplies.
• Coordinate disposal of surplus or excess supplies.
• Make emergent procurement decisions.
• Participate in the root cause analysis process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies as needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period depending on federal service. Selected applicants may request prior work or military service credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval and not guaranteed.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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