Distribution Facilities Specialist

Summary

In this role, you will help the Office of Acquisition Operations (OAO), by coordinating distribution, logistics, mail management, records management, inventory control, and facility operations. You will use automated systems, data analysis, and established procedures to produce efficient administrative support services for employees, customers, and stakeholders. You will work in the Denver Logistics Center (DLC) and report to the Distribution Management Section (DMS) Supervisor.

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As a Distribution Facilities Specialist, you will perform progressively responsible assignments in support of distribution, logistics, mail management, records management, inventory control, fleet management, and facility operations, ensuring efficient and effective administrative support services throughout the organization. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing distribution, logistics, and facility management support to ensure efficient organizational operations.
• Coordinating mail management activities, including receipt, processing, distribution, and accountability of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Administering records management functions to ensure compliance with Federal and Departmental records-retention requirements.
• Maintaining inventory accountability and control of supplies, equipment, and organizational assets.
• Tracking, monitoring, and reconciling inventory levels and preparing reports to support operational requirements.
• Utilizing automated systems and databases to maintain records, monitor workload, and support program operations.
• Assisting in conducting studies and analyses of distribution, storage, and logistics operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluating operational processes and recommending improvements to enhance customer service and organizational support.
• Monitoring facility operations and identifying issues requiring corrective action or management attention.
• Coordinating the receipt, storage, movement, and disposition of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintaining accountability for Government-owned and GSA-leased vehicles and associated records.
• Providing logistical support for office moves, space utilization, equipment deployment, and related facility activities.
• Researching and applying applicable policies, procedures, and regulations governing logistics, records management, and facility operations.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, and briefing materials related to distribution, logistics, and facility management activities.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues and support mission requirements.

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 to Friday, 8 hour rotating shifts from 6:00am to 6:00pm

Compressed/Flexible: May be available with supervisory approval

Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Distribution Facilities Specialist/PD44044A and PD44045A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• A valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license is required as a condition of employment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2026.

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-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5 . For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 .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 some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade.

Selective Placement Factor (SPF): A Selective Placement Factor is a prerequisite knowledge, skill, ability, or other worker characteristic that is essential for satisfactory performance in the position and is required upon entry into the job.

The SPF is: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license by the closing date of this announcement. This requirement is necessary because the position provides logistical support to the VA Regional Office complex and is responsible for duties associated with Government-owned and GSA-leased vehicles. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be found ineligible for further consideration.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education ss described below:

GS-07 Requirements:

• Specialized Experience: Applicants 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: assisting with the administration and operation of mail, distribution, warehouse, logistics, or records management activities; maintaining inventory, supply, and property accountability records and tracking the movement of materials and equipment; collecting, compiling, and analyzing operational data to support workload studies and management reports; utilizing automated systems to track distribution activities, inventory levels, and facility operations; and evaluating operational processes and recommending improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. OR,
• Education: One full year of graduate-level education from an accredited college or university that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position. Transcripts are required. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR,
• A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). SAA is based on one of the following: (1) a GPA of 3.0 or higher overall, or during the final two years of study; (2) a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the major field of study, or during the final two years in the major; (3) class rank in the upper one-third of the graduating class; or (4) membership in a qualifying national honor society. Transcripts are required. [Transcripts must be submitted with the application package]. OR,
• Combination: A combination of graduate-level education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements. [Transcripts must be submitted with the application package]

GS-09 Requirements:

• Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes analyzing and evaluating distribution, logistics, mail management, records management, or facility operations; coordinating distribution and support services; conducting workflow, space utilization, inventory, or transportation studies; interpreting policies and procedures; and utilizing automated systems and performance metrics to support operational effectiveness and decision-making.
• Education: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. Transcripts are required. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
• Combination: Possess a combination of graduate education and specialized experience that meets 100 percent of the qualification requirements. Only graduate education beyond the first year may be combined with experience. Transcripts are required. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

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 : Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates (including month and year), list of duties and responsibilities for each position held. In addition, if the experience was a federal position, you must list the grade for each position held. Failure to include this information may result in an ineligible rating. A full year of work is considered to be 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: The work is primarily physical in nature. Typically, the work performed includes pulling, lifting, moving, wrapping, and storing objects that are up to 50 pounds in weight. This work includes lifting objects from floor level to above shoulder level.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications. Demonstrated experience coordinating, analyzing, or administering distribution, logistics, mail management, records management, inventory control, and facility operations programs using established policies, procedures, and automated systems.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at

Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Golden Colorado. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration (HRA) at The Fair Chance Act.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members : Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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