Inventory Mgt Spec (COVID)
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09. At the GS-07 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-09. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Recognized as an authority on expendable (EX) commodity management and serves as a subject matter expert to all services and service lines. Inventories managed include a wide variety of expendable items and durable medical equipment (DME) which may or may not be available through the Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program or other negotiated or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. Makes decisions and commitments for the medical center on medical/surgical supplies that materially affect the VA HCS' ability to provide medical care to Veterans. Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns. Utilizes performance measures to conduct forecasting and quantitative analysis. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Develops acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase DME, displaying familiarity with contracting laws and regulations with industry practices. Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points and resolves issues for a complete medical or service category (i.e. surgical, dental, imaging, engineering, prosthetics, laboratory, or other major commodity). Performs other related duties, as assigned. Work Schedule:
Full-Time Employment:
8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Monday - Friday Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required NOTE:
This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed September 30, 2021). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement:
Superior Academic Achievement at the GS-7 level:
(SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following:
1. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision. 2. A grade-point average of B (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. 3. A grade point average of B+ (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. 4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http:
//www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. -OR- Specialized
Experience:
One (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled - Inventory Management Specialist. Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in federal service. Specialized experience is experience utilizing a wide range of complex, standard, and non-standard inventory management and planning principles, concepts, and methodologies to provide services or resolve problems associated with expendable commodity (EX) systems and processes; and experience maintaining inventory control records in an automated system. -OR- Graduate Education:
One (1) year of graduate-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered an academic year of graduate study. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- Combination of Graduate Education and Specialized
Experience:
An equivalent level of graduate level education above a Bachelor's Degree, as described above, and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total qualification requirements for this position. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -AND- Applicant must possess a current valid, state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL), as applicable, if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle. If referred, you will be required to provide proof of driver's license. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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, 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. 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.
Full-Time Employment:
8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Monday - Friday Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required NOTE:
This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed September 30, 2021). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement:
Superior Academic Achievement at the GS-7 level:
(SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following:
1. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision. 2. A grade-point average of B (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. 3. A grade point average of B+ (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. 4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http:
//www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f. -OR- Specialized
Experience:
One (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled - Inventory Management Specialist. Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in federal service. Specialized experience is experience utilizing a wide range of complex, standard, and non-standard inventory management and planning principles, concepts, and methodologies to provide services or resolve problems associated with expendable commodity (EX) systems and processes; and experience maintaining inventory control records in an automated system. -OR- Graduate Education:
One (1) year of graduate-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered an academic year of graduate study. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- Combination of Graduate Education and Specialized
Experience:
An equivalent level of graduate level education above a Bachelor's Degree, as described above, and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total qualification requirements for this position. (UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -AND- Applicant must possess a current valid, state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL), as applicable, if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle. If referred, you will be required to provide proof of driver's license. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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, 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. 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:
$43,366 to $56,372 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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