Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist to oversee expendable assets across a VA Health Care System and surrounding catchment area.

The role includes supervising multiple supply series, ensuring accuracy of inventories, and guiding the micro-purchase program. The position requires specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, with possible education options and time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-09 level in inventory and commodity management.
• Education: Ph.D. or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education, or an LL.M. if related, with transcripts.
• Combination of education and specialized experience as outlined above that directly relates to the work.
• Transcript required when education is used to qualify.
• Time-in-grade rules apply for current federal employees.
• A valid driver's license may be required to operate a vehicle.
• Work is primarily sedentary with some lifting up to 40 lbs and inventory-related activity.
• Competencies include: Conflict Management, Influencing/Negotiating, Manages Resources, Partnering, Planning and Evaluating.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inventory management for expendable assets in the VA Health Care System and catchment area.
• Oversees the micro-purchase program and related supply processes.
• Plans, coordinates, and reviews inventory procedures and data analyses.
• Provides guidance and supervisory oversight to staff in supply and inventory operations.

Skills

Conflict Management

Influencing/Negotiating

Manages Resources

Partnering

Planning and Evaluating

Job description

Serves as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for expendable (EX) assets/material in a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. Supervises multiple supply series of consumable medical supply/inventory used in the healthcare system as well as the micro-purchase program. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/28/2026.

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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. 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 level (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating and executing an inventory and commodity management program; establishing procedures, overseeing and reviewing physical inventories and supply reconciliations; conducting data/information analysis for acquisition planning; planning and reviewing supply/inventory processes, functions and related systems; and exercising supervisory responsibilities to include planning, assigning and evaluating work and resolving complaints. 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: Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. 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 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 a master's degree or equivalent graduate education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level.

Note: If using education combined with specialized experience it qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Conflict Management
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Manages Resources
• Partnering
• Planning and Evaluating

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.

Driver's license requirement: Must possess a valid, state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL), as applicable, if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while seated at a desk or table, typically in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Some standing, walking, bending and lifting (up to 40 lbs.) is required. Physical exertions including stretching, reaching and pulling or pushing cares occurs when assisting with inventories or activities involving retrieving items from shelves and cabinets.

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/.