General Supply Specialist

Summary About the Position: This position is located at the US ARMY YUMA PROVING GROUND COMBAT SYSTEMS DIR MAINTENANCE DIV. with a duty location of YUMA PROVING GROUND / YUMA / ARIZONA. Serves as the General Supply Specialist GS -2001-09/11 (merit) This position is a developmental position and can be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level (FPL - GS-11) Responsibilities The ability to clearly communicate complex information to diverse audiences, prepare accurate reports and correspondence, deliver training, and effectively serve as a liaison to resolve operational issues. The ability to manage relationships with customers and contractors, anticipate needs, proactively resolve problems, and motivate individuals toward mutual goals. Verbally briefing senior leadership and division chiefs on budget execution status, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and audit readiness, translating technical supply data and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable decision-points. The ability to independently use applications like Word, Excel, and others to create and manage reports, spreadsheets, and professional documents. Advanced skills for data analysis and creating charts are highly valued. The ability to independently monitor expenditures, verify accounting reports, and play a significant role in developing and formulating budget requests. This includes providing insightful analysis and recommendations on budget execution. Constructing and maintaining complex, multi-tab Excel spreadsheets utilizing advanced formulas to track, reconcile, and audit massive volumes of warehouse inventory, GFEBS procurement logs, and budget line-item expenditures. Enforces contractor compliance with supply and logistics regulations. Manage inventory housed in multiple warehouses, including requisitioning, inspecting, receiving, storing, issuing, and disposing of items. Interpret and implement supply regulations, analyze and resolve complex supply transaction issues, and develop plans to address conflicting or insufficient data. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-09 : One year of specialized experience which includes: 1,) Executing inventory control procedures (such as receiving, storing, issuing, and physical counting); 2.) Monitoring contractor or vendor performance during the purchasing process ensuring adequate supplies or services are obtained, and 3.) Applying established supply regulations and standard operating procedures to identify and resolve routine transaction errors or inventory discrepancies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). OR Specialized Experience GS -11 : One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Managing comprehensive inventory operations across multiple warehouse facilities; 2.) Enforces contractor compliance with supply and logistical regulations; and 3.) Independently interpreting policies to resolve non-standard supply transaction discrepancies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level/grade position in the federal service (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Inventory Management Operating Systems Oral Communication Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 13 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.