INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as an INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the Information Technology & Cyber Security Office (Code 109) of PSNS and IMF. Salary Information: GS 09: $69,373 - $90,190 GS 11: $83,935 - $109-122 Responsibilities You will be designated as an Inventory Management Specialist and have the responsibility for administering physical inventories and adjusting and/or recording results in the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS). You will ensure the integrity of inventories by following the command inventory plan and physically verifying that all PSNS/IMF accountable property is identified with a command property policy compliant Bar-Code Label. You will interpret, adapt, and implement a wide variety of directives and policies emanating from within Division and higher administrative echelons. You will require broad knowledge of property accountability systems and inventory procedures along with the skill to conduct extensive inventory research to resolve all discrepancies noted on physical inventories. You will assess the productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of program/project operations that involves analyzing short and long-range needs, and administering entire projects and operations for phases of complex programs or operations. You will maintain contact with appropriate personnel at all levels of management in the shops/codes to resolve inventory problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: demonstrating a broad, comprehensive knowledge of property accountability systems (such as DPAS) and expert skill in applying inventory procedures to a large-scale, complex inventory. This experience must include acting as an inventory team leader, providing oversight and technical expertise to junior specialists, and using independent judgment to resolve the most complex inventory discrepancies; proficient in developing, implementing, and monitoring property management programs, establishing policies, and interpreting and adapting broad regulatory guidelines (e.g., DoD Regulations, FAR) to enhance program efficiency. The role requires the ability to conduct extensive research, analyze systemic issues, and provide definitive solutions and recommendations. For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: demonstrating a practical knowledge of property accountability systems and inventory procedures; skill to conduct extensive inventory research to resolve discrepancies found during physical inventories; experience with recurring assignments and procedural operations related to inventory management, including tracing transactions, preparing entries for accountable property records, and recommending actions to resolve issues; the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required to coordinate with various personnel and resolve inventory discrepancies. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; ~OR~ Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; ~OR~ Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. ~OR~ A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of required education plus the percentage of required experience must equal one hundred percent. FOR GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; ~OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; ~OR~ I have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. ~OR~ A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.