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). For more information please visit our website at https://olao.od.nih.gov/Division-Logistics-Services.

Duties

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. 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 requirements: 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. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13019463

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. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by the agency's Reemployment Priority List (RPL). RPL candidates will be rated, placed into one of the quality categories below, and referred to the hiring office, once veteran's preference is applied. Qualified Well Qualified Best Qualified Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least 80 points on the assessment(s) and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Other 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. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. 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. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.