Inventory Management Specialist (EX)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Vancouver (WA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VA Portland Health Care System is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s). The role covers forecasting, analysis, and coordinating with clinical services, procurement, and vendors to ensure supply availability.

The position requires experience in inventory management and knowledge of federal supply procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management for expendable items and durable medical equipment.
• Ability to forecast short- and long-range inventory needs and analyze reports.
• Experience using automated inventory systems to maintain current data.

Responsabilités

• Manages expendable inventory and durable medical equipment.
• Performs inventory planning, forecasting, and analysis to determine supply requirements.
• Resolve inventory problems and improve supply operations.
• Coordinate with clinical services, procurement, vendors and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on inventory management policies and procedures.

Outils

Automated inventory management systems

Description du poste

Summary

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Portland Health Care System and is responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s).

Summary

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the VA Portland Health Care System and is responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement - 10/16/2026. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position - you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-07 Grade Level Requirements: 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 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: 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 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 successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify - a copy of your transcript is required. OR - Superior Academic Achievement: Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level 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: Class Standing: Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college - university or major subdivision. Grade Point Average: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript - or as computed based on 4 years of education - or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. 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. GS-9 Requirements: 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 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: 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. or 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 an equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify - a copy of your transcript is required. 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/. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 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 handling 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.

Duties

• This position involves a multi-grade career ladder
• The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09 - however - a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels: GS-07 OR GS-09
• At the GS-07 grade level - 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
• Major Duties Duties include - but are not limited to: Manages and controls expendable inventory - applying inventory management principles - concepts - and methods to ensure effective supply support
• Performs inventory planning - forecasting - and analysis to determine supply requirements - establish appropriate stock levels - monitor usage - and identify trends or potential inventory problems
• Analyzes and resolves complex inventory and supply problems - evaluates alternative courses of action - and recommends improvements to inventory management operations
• Uses automated inventory management systems and analytical techniques to monitor inventory activity - evaluate data - maintain inventory accountability - and support inventory control decisions
• Coordinates with clinical services - procurement and contracting personnel - vendors - and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues and ensure material requirements are met
• Provides technical guidance and assistance on inventory management policies - procedures - and requirements and serves as a technical resource for inventory management matters
• Interprets and applies regulations - policies - and procedures and develops or recommends methods and process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory operations
• 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
• 7:00 a.m
• to 3:30 p.m
• (PST) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist (EX)/PD99823S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized