Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Louisville, KY

16h • 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. The role manages an assigned class of expendable material, coordinates material support and resolves logistics problems, forecasts inventory needs, conducts quantitative analysis and spot checks, and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment. The specialist also implements federal and agency programs for returning and reutilizing medical supplies, coordinates 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. Work is normally performed in an office setting, but duties may include assisting with receiving, storing, and distributing supplies. This may involve lifting light boxes generally weighing less than 40 pounds, using material-handling devices, and placing or carrying items on station or within the catchment area. The employee must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Promotion to the full performance level may be possible without further competition when regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion. Relocation and recruitment incentives, critical skills incentive, and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
• Meet the applicable GS-07 or GS-09 qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For GS-07, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, qualifying graduate education, an eligible combination of education and experience, or Superior Academic Achievement at the baccalaureate level.
• For GS-09, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a related LL.B. or J.D., or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Current or former federal employees applying at GS-07 or GS-09 must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-05 for GS-07, or 52 weeks at GS-07 for GS-09.
• Submit transcripts and other documentation when using education to qualify; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Undergo a background/security investigation and complete online onboarding.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment.
• The work may involve lifting light boxes generally weighing less than 40 pounds and using material-handling devices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control an assigned class of expendable material.
• Coordinate material support and resolve logistics problems as a point of contact.
• 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 root cause analysis.
• Assist with the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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