Inventory Management Specialist
Conduct short, mid and long-term planning for non-expendable (NX) items, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools Analyze data to include demand history, program requirements, operations, procurement lead-time, current stock levels and other factors which impact procurement decisions Use a range of well-established and commonly applied inventory principles to intervene in the supply system in response to fluctuations in rates of usage, cost, availability for established suppliers, alternative sources of supply and other similar conditions Forecast short and long range inventory needs considering changes in medical and surgical technologies, clinical scheduling changes and program requirements Participate in VISN and facility strategic planning to support major and minor projects and initiatives, ensuring needs are met while considering cost, policies/procedures, sources of supply and other variables Develop acquisition strategies to acquire and purchase, displaying familiarity with contracting laws and regulations with industry practices Manage inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points and resolves issues for a complete medical or service category Authorize changes in expenditure and stock levels based on usage requirements and budgeting considerations Research opportunities and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns Review and report back to Fiscal on listings of delinquent payments and receipts of purchase orders Correspond with procurement officials, vendors, project engineers and other stakeholders to resolve inventory issues 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 through Friday; 7:
00 am until 3:
30 pm Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Inventory Management Specialist/PD79566A and PD79566-A 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, 11/18/2020. 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 grade level. 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. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 grade level. 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. GS-7 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:
Managing inventory and lifecycle management of non-expendable (NX) equipment in a health care system; Developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; Conducting market research on product pricing and performance; Researching and conducting analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns; Participating in medical facility logistical strategic planning. 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. (Copy of Education Transcripts is 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 a bachelors degree. (Copy of Education Transcripts is Required) GS-9 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:
Managing inventory and lifecycle management of non-expendable (NX) equipment in a health care system; Developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; Conducting market research on product pricing and performance; Researching and conducting analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns; Participating in medical facility logistical strategic planning. 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, OR; LL.B. or J.D., if related. (Copy of Education Transcripts is 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 a bachelors degree, (Copy of Education Transcripts is Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Contracting and Procurement Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Communication Technology Application 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:
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.
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 through Friday; 7:
00 am until 3:
30 pm Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Inventory Management Specialist/PD79566A and PD79566-A 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, 11/18/2020. 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 grade level. 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. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 grade level. 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. GS-7 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:
Managing inventory and lifecycle management of non-expendable (NX) equipment in a health care system; Developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; Conducting market research on product pricing and performance; Researching and conducting analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns; Participating in medical facility logistical strategic planning. 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. (Copy of Education Transcripts is 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 a bachelors degree. (Copy of Education Transcripts is Required) GS-9 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:
Managing inventory and lifecycle management of non-expendable (NX) equipment in a health care system; Developing and supporting the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment; Conducting market research on product pricing and performance; Researching and conducting analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns; Participating in medical facility logistical strategic planning. 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, OR; LL.B. or J.D., if related. (Copy of Education Transcripts is 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 a bachelors degree, (Copy of Education Transcripts is Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Contracting and Procurement Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Communication Technology Application 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:
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:
$43,254 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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