General Supply Specialist

Responsibilities Investigates physical and record imbalances, performs causative research, identifies root causes, and recommends or takes corrective actions. Performs and analyzes COSIS audits/inspections and other quality-related reviews to identify material discrepancies. Ensures accurate inventory records through analysis of transactions, trends, and discrepancies across distribution and supply operations. Assists in planning, coordinating, and executing special storage and distribution actions or designated portions of broader studies to meet program requirements. Responds to customer inquiries and prepares documentation to support or conduct investigations of SS and D operations. Provides technical guidance and may oversee staff on stock management, materiel control, and quality assurance programs such as surveys, shelf‑life, inspections, audits, SDRs, COSIS, and inventory. Prepares briefings, reports, and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and study results for higher‑level officials. Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: 1st Shift; Set Schedule. Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non‑Exempt. Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: No. Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities (see Pre‑Employment Physical: Required. Qualifications Education Substitution : Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education (see If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LLB/J.D., if related. Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. For GS‑09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level or equivalent under other pay systems. Creditable specialized experience includes: Applying supply and material management distribution principles, functions, and concepts to support storage, movement, and control of materiel. Using analytical methods to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, including those found in location surveys, inspections, and related supply records. Using standardized computer applications to research, track, and maintain material history and documentation. Resolving customer support issues by analyzing problems, coordinating corrective actions, and ensuring responsive follow‑through. Combination of post‑high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for GS‑09 by computing percentages of experience and education; graduates with education in excess of the next lower grade may qualify. Education Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) of full‑time study. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition, use the 18‑semester‑hour standard. Foreign Education: If using education completed in foreign colleges, credentials must be evaluated by a private organization or result in full credit at a U.S. accredited institution. Physical Demands Much of the work is sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. The incumbent also frequently performs work within SS&D storage areas, which involves long periods of standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, stooping and lifting up to 40 lbs to perform physical searches and observe/study work operations in an industrial, storage or comparable work setting. Work Environment Most of the work is done in an adequately lighted and climate‑controlled office. The incumbent also regularly performs work within storage or other industrial areas involving moderate risks and climatic discomforts. During such visits, protective clothing, gear and safety precautions are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr