Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Anchorage, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for expendable (EX) assets/materials for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System. The role involves supervising multiple supply series of consumable medical supply/inventory used in the healthcare system, managing the micro-purchase program, and acting as the Commodity Management Division's subject matter expert. The specialist advises and consults with the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Assistant CSCO on inventory management matters, ensuring sound commodity management concepts, practices, and control of all consumable inventory.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including application, assessment, and questionnaire.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid, state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL), as applicable, if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.
• 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 who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating and executing an inventory and commodity management program; establishing procedures, overseeing and reviewing physical inventories and supply reconciliations; conducting data/information analysis for acquisition planning; planning and reviewing supply/inventory processes, functions and related systems; and exercising supervisory responsibilities to include planning, assigning and evaluating work and resolving complaints.
• OR, Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
• OR, Combination: Combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or master's or equivalent graduate education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the inventory management, control, and distribution of expendable inventory.
• Ensures maximum effectiveness in the management of inventories.
• Has oversight and accountability of the management plan for the commodity program.
• Conducts effectiveness/efficiency reviews.
• Oversees the computation of requirements for supplies.
• May serve as the approving official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions.
• Oversees the care and handling of specialized items.
• Prepares/reviews submissions to obtain approval or funding.
• Acts as the central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems.
• Manages federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies.
• Approves emergent procurement decisions.
• Participates in root cause analysis process.
• Serves as the utilization and disposal official for excess consumables.
• Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units.
• Makes recommendations for promotions, reassignments and awards.
• Develops position descriptions and performance standards.
• Conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews.
• Assists subordinate staff with performance issues.
• Schedules and grants leave.
• Monitors overtime usage.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances.
• Develops the ability of subordinate staff.
• Develops individual development plans for professional growth and development.
• Coordinates and integrates various technical units to ensure compliance.
• Conducts on the job training and in service training.
• Assesses training and educational needs and implements training programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree