Inventory Management Specialist

Summary

These Inventory Management Specialist positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), Office of Management (OM), Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), Division of Logistics Services (DLS).

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Duties

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As a GS-2010- 9-11-12 Inventory Management Specialist, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, develops, and coordinates the logistical actions required to support the NIH biomedical research community.
• Establishes and monitors milestones for carrying out emergency planning and other actions required to ensure that researchers have available all supplies, equipment, and services needed at the right time and right place to complete research projects.
• Plans and coordinates future requirements (quantitative and monetary) for a broad range of supplies, equipment, and services required to support the NIH mission.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts surveys related to all elements of supply and property management.
• Studies and analyzes the purchasing trends of materiel and life-cycle of equipment.
• Ensures all acquisition and management of equipment are in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Develops proposals, schedules, and participates in the technical evaluation panels for contracts, as required.
• Responsible for the integrated management and control of assigned items of materials.

The incumbent will be under closer supervision and will receive more detailed instructions at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels. As the incumbent progresses, the amount of supervision will gradually be reduced. This position has a full performance level of GS-12.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for an Inventory Management Specialist, GS-2010-09 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I qualify for this position at the GS-09 level because I have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related.

B.I qualify for this position at the GS-09 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing integrated management and

control of activities involving specialized supplies and equipment, conducting physical inventories, analyzing inventory and property records to improve accountability, and preparing inventory reports to support logistics operations.

C. I qualify for this position at the GS-09 level because I have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for an Inventory Management Specialist, GS-2010-11 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related.

B. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing integrated management and

control of activities involving specialized supplies and equipment, forecasting supply requirements, maintaining automated inventory records, resolving inventory discrepancies, and preparing inventory reports to support logistics operations and accountability.

C. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requiremen ts:

Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for an Inventory Management Specialist, GS-2010-12 position as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.

A. I qualify for this position at the GS-12 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: established and coordinates the application of supply or property programs, developing and implementing policies and process improvements, and planning organizational supply or asset requirements based on mission needs and budget constraints.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

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Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
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• Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member.
• 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: Reasonable Accommodation Information.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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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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