Inventory Management Specialist
About The Position
This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the VA Health Care System, responsible for the inventory and management of expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in assigned areas. The role manages an assigned class of expendable material, coordinates material support, resolves logistics problems, conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis, and performs spot checks. It also implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of 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 work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is available on an ad hoc basis; this is not a virtual position. The position may be filled at the GS-7 or GS-9 level, with potential promotion to the full performance level without further competition when 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 is required.
- Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
- For current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at GS-5 for GS-7 consideration or 52 weeks at GS-7 for GS-9 consideration.
- GS-7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5, such as 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. Qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may be substituted; Superior Academic Achievement with a bachelor's degree may also qualify.
- GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, such as managing expendable items and durable medical equipment; supporting acquisition strategies for durable medical equipment; implementing return and reutilization programs; evaluating supply-system performance; and coordinating material support and resolving logistics problems. Qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Register with Selective Service if applicable (males born after December 31, 1959).
- Must meet applicable background and security investigation requirements.
- Complete required online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
- Serve a one-year probationary period.
- Submit transcripts if qualifying based in whole or in part on education; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Responsibilities
- Manage and control an assigned class of expendable material.
- Serve as the point of contact for coordinating material support and resolving logistics problems.
- Conduct forecasting and 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 the disposal of surplus or excess supplies.
- Make emergent procurement decisions.
- Participate in the root cause analysis process.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
