Inventory Management Specialist
The Inventory Management Specialist serves as a Inventory Manager in the Expendable Management Division of Supply Chain Management Service with responsibility for the inventory management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment (DME) in the assigned areas at North Florida South Georgia Veteran Health System and supported catchment area. Duties include:
Conduct data and information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment. Develop and support the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment. Utilize best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance. Plan and review all inventory processes, functions, and related systems. Maintain perpetual inventory accounts for expendable items. Conduct wall-to-wall and periodic inventories. Conduct market research on product pricing and performance. Research opportunities for and conduct analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative and historical usage patterns. Identify and rectify inventory management issues. Conduct short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and durable medical equipment. Perform analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate and exercise control over expendable supplies. Analyze and advise customers on supply and durable medical equipment purchase recommendations. Conduct data and information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment. Determine the means and methods to resolve issues and improve operations. Administer an expendable inventory management program. Coordinate with property managers for disposal of surplus or excess supplies. Coordinate with various program managers regarding sources of supply and acceptable solutions. Advise and inform stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of expendable items in use. Serve as the central focal point for all exchanges of information regarding the status of expendable material managed. Make numerous daily contacts with various people to pro-actively plan, coordinate work or advise on efforts. Maintain inventory control records in an automated system. Comply and analyze performance measures and implements process improvements. Conduct effectiveness and efficiency reviews. Analyze, coordinate and control management of stock items to support preparation of long-range forecasts. Utilize automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data. Research and develop solutions to complex and routine problems. Trace sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions. Manage inventory, independently set initial stock and par levels, and reorder points and resolve issues. Make emergent procurement decisions. 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:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Monday - Friday Telework:
No available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Inventory Management Specialist/PD99931A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/14/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement GS-07:
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. Time-In-Grade Requirement GS-09:
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. 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. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Requires a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. GS-07 Qualification Requirements:
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-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Qualifying Specialized Experience is:
managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; forecasting short and long range inventory needs; analyzing inventory management reports and the effectiveness of various options proposed to provide supply support; utilizing automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data; researching and analyzing information to resolve questions and issues, and implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies. NOTE:
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. OR, Education:
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. NOTE:
Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination:
Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE:
If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. GS-09 Qualification Requirements:
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. Qualifying Specialized Experience is:
managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; utilizing best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance; and serving as a point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems. NOTE:
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, OR, Education:
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:
Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE:
If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is 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.
Conduct data and information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment. Develop and support the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment. Utilize best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance. Plan and review all inventory processes, functions, and related systems. Maintain perpetual inventory accounts for expendable items. Conduct wall-to-wall and periodic inventories. Conduct market research on product pricing and performance. Research opportunities for and conduct analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative and historical usage patterns. Identify and rectify inventory management issues. Conduct short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and durable medical equipment. Perform analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate and exercise control over expendable supplies. Analyze and advise customers on supply and durable medical equipment purchase recommendations. Conduct data and information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment. Determine the means and methods to resolve issues and improve operations. Administer an expendable inventory management program. Coordinate with property managers for disposal of surplus or excess supplies. Coordinate with various program managers regarding sources of supply and acceptable solutions. Advise and inform stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of expendable items in use. Serve as the central focal point for all exchanges of information regarding the status of expendable material managed. Make numerous daily contacts with various people to pro-actively plan, coordinate work or advise on efforts. Maintain inventory control records in an automated system. Comply and analyze performance measures and implements process improvements. Conduct effectiveness and efficiency reviews. Analyze, coordinate and control management of stock items to support preparation of long-range forecasts. Utilize automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data. Research and develop solutions to complex and routine problems. Trace sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions. Manage inventory, independently set initial stock and par levels, and reorder points and resolve issues. Make emergent procurement decisions. 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:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Monday - Friday Telework:
No available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Inventory Management Specialist/PD99931A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/14/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement GS-07:
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. Time-In-Grade Requirement GS-09:
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. 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. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Requires a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. GS-07 Qualification Requirements:
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-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Qualifying Specialized Experience is:
managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; forecasting short and long range inventory needs; analyzing inventory management reports and the effectiveness of various options proposed to provide supply support; utilizing automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data; researching and analyzing information to resolve questions and issues, and implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies. NOTE:
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. OR, Education:
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. NOTE:
Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination:
Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE:
If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. GS-09 Qualification Requirements:
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. Qualifying Specialized Experience is:
managing a variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment; developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; implementing federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; utilizing best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance; and serving as a point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems. NOTE:
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, OR, Education:
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:
Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE:
If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is 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:
$43,251 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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