Inventory Management Specialist (EX)
Major duties include but are not limited to:
Manages inventory, sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points, and resolves issues for a complete medical or service category Services as subject matter expert to all services and service lines. Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines. Makes decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect the ability to provide medical care to Veterans. Implements federal and agency programs for the return and re-utilization of medical supplies. Serves as the primary responder to the VA National Center for Patient Safety Recall Office for their area of responsibility 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:
30am to 4:
00pm Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Inventory Management Specialist (EX)/PD55060-A and PD55059-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2020. Preferred:
5-10 years of logistics experience, 3-5 years of data base experience, 3-5 years of purchasing experience. Incidental Operators:
Are employees, other than those occupying a position officially classified as a motor vehicle operator, who are required to operate a Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties. To qualify as an incidental operator, an employee must possess a valid State license, have a safe driving record, pass a road test, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. GS-07 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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 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-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
control an assigned class of expendable material for the catchment area; make decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect the health care mission of both inpatients and outpatients; research opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns; utilize performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis. Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position is established to perform developmental assignments similar to duties contained in the full performance position GS-09 level. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education, or, superior academic achievement. (Transcripts Required). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond some specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level but less than one year, and I have more than six months, but less than 1 years of graduate education. I have computed the percentage of these requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% for the GS-7 grade level. (Transcripts Required). GS-09 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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 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-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
manage and control an assigned class of expendable material for the catchment area; act as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines, and as a focal point for new expandable supply procedures; make decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect care; research opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns, and, utilize performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis; develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Transcripts Required). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond some specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level but less than one year, and I have more than one year, but less than two years of graduate education. I have computed the percentage of these requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% for the GS-9 grade level. (Transcripts Required). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Contracting/ProcurementCustomer ServicePlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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:
Work is normally accomplished in an office setting; however, due to the nature of the position and duties, may be called upon to assist in the receipt, storage and distribution of various supplies, primarily consisting of lifting light boxes generally less than 40 pounds, utilizing appropriate material handing devices, and placing items on shelves or carrying them elsewhere on station or within the catchment area. Must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Manages inventory, sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points, and resolves issues for a complete medical or service category Services as subject matter expert to all services and service lines. Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines. Makes decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect the ability to provide medical care to Veterans. Implements federal and agency programs for the return and re-utilization of medical supplies. Serves as the primary responder to the VA National Center for Patient Safety Recall Office for their area of responsibility 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:
30am to 4:
00pm Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Inventory Management Specialist (EX)/PD55060-A and PD55059-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2020. Preferred:
5-10 years of logistics experience, 3-5 years of data base experience, 3-5 years of purchasing experience. Incidental Operators:
Are employees, other than those occupying a position officially classified as a motor vehicle operator, who are required to operate a Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties. To qualify as an incidental operator, an employee must possess a valid State license, have a safe driving record, pass a road test, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. GS-07 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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 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-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
control an assigned class of expendable material for the catchment area; make decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect the health care mission of both inpatients and outpatients; research opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns; utilize performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis. Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position is established to perform developmental assignments similar to duties contained in the full performance position GS-09 level. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education, or, superior academic achievement. (Transcripts Required). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond some specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level but less than one year, and I have more than six months, but less than 1 years of graduate education. I have computed the percentage of these requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% for the GS-7 grade level. (Transcripts Required). GS-09 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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 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-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
manage and control an assigned class of expendable material for the catchment area; act as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines, and as a focal point for new expandable supply procedures; make decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect care; research opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns, and, utilize performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis; develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Transcripts Required). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond some specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level but less than one year, and I have more than one year, but less than two years of graduate education. I have computed the percentage of these requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% for the GS-9 grade level. (Transcripts Required). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Contracting/ProcurementCustomer ServicePlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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:
Work is normally accomplished in an office setting; however, due to the nature of the position and duties, may be called upon to assist in the receipt, storage and distribution of various supplies, primarily consisting of lifting light boxes generally less than 40 pounds, utilizing appropriate material handing devices, and placing items on shelves or carrying them elsewhere on station or within the catchment area. Must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
2010 Inventory Management - Salary Range:
$47,380 to $75,343 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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