What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Management Specialist position at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)?
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Job Summary
Incumbent functions as a Supply Management Specialist, performing various supply functions, from initial planning, including requirements analysis and determination, through acquisition, cataloging, storage, distribution, utilization, to ultimate issue for consumption or disposal.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates: Making presentations to top management or community officials and professional groups on a wide variety of topics. Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of data entered in databases and on-line systems, identifying errors/inconsistencies and making necessary corrections. Assisting others in the tracking and reconciling of inventory items. Ensuring purchase and receipt of property are recorded properly. Moving and retrieving data from different database systems and importing and exporting data to update databases, formulate ad hoc reports, etc. OR 1 full year of graduate level education in such fields as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or other related fields. OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9). Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:The incumbent is responsible for the procurement of supplies, equipment, or services for State and Federal personnel.Responsible for preparation of various forms for lost or stolen property, items to be disposed and Receipts for Property.Performs pre-acquisition planning and reviews the acquisition package for accuracy and completeness.Monitors warehouse performance for trends and reviews procedures for possible corrective action in the areas of stock management and material control.Identifies process improvements that will provide efficiencies and improve mission effectiveness.The incumbent develops departmental policies and procedures for the management of supplies and materials in accordance with Federal policies.
Position Start Date:
07/28/2026
Position Close Date:
08/03/2026
Salary Offered: 51283 - 66670 USD Per Year
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
Please see the full announcement on USAJobs by clicking on the APPLY button!
Job Summary
Incumbent functions as a Supply Management Specialist, performing various supply functions, from initial planning, including requirements analysis and determination, through acquisition, cataloging, storage, distribution, utilization, to ultimate issue for consumption or disposal.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates: Making presentations to top management or community officials and professional groups on a wide variety of topics. Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of data entered in databases and on-line systems, identifying errors/inconsistencies and making necessary corrections. Assisting others in the tracking and reconciling of inventory items. Ensuring purchase and receipt of property are recorded properly. Moving and retrieving data from different database systems and importing and exporting data to update databases, formulate ad hoc reports, etc. OR 1 full year of graduate level education in such fields as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or other related fields. OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9). Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:The incumbent is responsible for the procurement of supplies, equipment, or services for State and Federal personnel.Responsible for preparation of various forms for lost or stolen property, items to be disposed and Receipts for Property.Performs pre-acquisition planning and reviews the acquisition package for accuracy and completeness.Monitors warehouse performance for trends and reviews procedures for possible corrective action in the areas of stock management and material control.Identifies process improvements that will provide efficiencies and improve mission effectiveness.The incumbent develops departmental policies and procedures for the management of supplies and materials in accordance with Federal policies.
Position Start Date:
07/28/2026
Position Close Date:
08/03/2026
Salary Offered: 51283 - 66670 USD Per Year
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site. APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response
Please see the full announcement on USAJobs by clicking on the APPLY button!