Inventory Management Specialist (EX)

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in a Veteran's Health Care System and supported catchment area, with responsibility for the inventory management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned areas. Responsibilities Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Plans and reviews all inventory processes, functions, and related systems. Conducts wall-to-wall and periodic inventories. Maintains perpetual inventory accounts for expendable items. Develops and supports the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment. Analyzes data that impact procurement decisions. Conducts market research on product pricing and performance. Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative and historical usage patterns. Utilizes best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance. Identifies and rectifies inventory management issues. Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and durable medical equipment. Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate and exercise control over expendable supplies. Analyzes and advises customers on supply/durable medical equipment purchase recommendations. Conducts data/information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment. Researches alternative sources for expendable item procurement. Administers an expendable inventory management program. Coordinates with property managers for disposal of surplus or excess supplies. Recommends actions to eliminate problems involved in delivering services to inventory customers. Advises and informs stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of expendable items in use. Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems. Prepares submissions to obtain approval and/or funding for national level expendable supply contracts. Maintains inventory control records in an automated system. Compiles and analyzes performance measures and implements process improvements. Conducts effectiveness/efficiency reviews. Computes requirements for supplies and durable medical equipment. Utilizes automated inventory management system to maintain current inventory data. Researches and develops solutions to complex and routine problems. Traces sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions. Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels, and reorders points and resolves issues. Formulates improved inventory management procedures and practices. Determines the means and methods to resolve issues and improve operations. Other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist (EX)/PD08210A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/29/2022. Time-In-Grade Requirement: 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-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You may qualify for the GS-07 based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of a wide range of complex, standard and non-standard inventory management and planning principles; knowledge of established planning and inventory management systems in weighing the impact of variables such as cost, existing policies and procedures, data processing requirements, and other issues that influence the course of action taken; ability to maintain inventory control records in an automated system for items in inventory; comprehensive understanding of supply principles, planning, inventory and accounting methods; thorough of a complex variety of VA regulations, Directives, Handbooks, bulletins, policies and other Federal regulations, publications and guidelines to conduct research; ability to utilize effective communication techniques and methods (oral and written) to advise and inform stakeholders; ability to use bar code scanning equipment and appropriate tagging equipment for inventory control purposes; practical knowledge of fiscal management requirements, budget execution, and reconciliation procedures; knowledge of records management policies and directives to maintain and retain supply records. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of grade level experience (18 semester hours of graduate level education). You may qualify for the GS-09 based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of complex, standard and non-standard inventory management and planning principles, concepts, methodologies requiring the applicant of sound judgement and analysis to provide services or resolve problems associate with EX systems and processes; knowledge of established planning and inventory management systems in weighing the impact of variables such as cost, existing policies and procedures, data processing requirements, and other issues that influence the course of action taken; ability to maintain inventory control records in an automated system for items for inventory; ability to search for and analyze information; trace sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions; prepare entries for records systems; provide supply information, reports and services; comprehensive understanding of supply principles, planning, inventory and accounting methods; thorough knowledge of complex variety of VA regulations, Directives, Handbooks, bulletins, polices and other Federal regulations to conduct research; broad knowledge of technical characteristics and uses of medical and non-medical devices; broad knowledge of computerized inventory systems and ability to download and upload data to the appropriate databases. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D., if related, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond master's or equivalent graduate degree, 2 full year of graduate level education or LL.B. or J.D. if related. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Contracting/Procurement Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Customer Service Problem Solving 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; straight pulling (1-2 hours); Pulling hand over hand (1-2 hours); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (4-6 hours); standing (4-5 hours); climbing, legs only ( 1- 2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both eyes required; hearing (aid permitted). For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Inventory Management Specialist (EX) Education Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. Note: If your school was accredited by the Department of Education at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the Department of Education website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Inventory Management Specialist (EX) If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Inventory Management Specialist (EX) Additional Information The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Inventory Management Specialist (EX) This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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