Summary The position has the responsibility for analyzing, managing, controlling, and accounting for a variety of medical surgical items. Is subject matter expert and the central point of contact for customers relative to any OR acquisition need. Manages assigned class of expendable material. Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of commodity support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines. Responsibilities Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for OR expendable items and DME, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools. Uses a range of well-established and commonly applied inventory principles, standard and nonstandard methodologies, and concepts to determine need to intervene in the supply system in response to fluctuations in rates of usage, cost, availability for established suppliers, alternative sources of supply and other similar conditions. Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate, or otherwise exercise control over OR EX supplies. Forecasts short and long-range inventory needs considering changes in medical and surgical technologies, clinical scheduling changes and program requirements. Participates in VISN and facility strategic planning to support major and minor projects and initiatives Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels and reorder points and resolves issues for surgical services. Authorizes significant changes in expenditure and stock levels based on usage requirements and budgeting considerations. Work Schedule: Administrative days Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD99809S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): None Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary/trial 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE FACING DISPLACEMENT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND MUST BE WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. YOU MUST ALSO SUPPLY YOUR LAST PERFORMANCE RATING, DEMONSTRATING A LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2025. This position is open to CTAP eligible employees only. Individuals must provide with their application one of the following documents from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be eligible for CTAP: A RIF separation notice; a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or an agency's certification that the applicant is in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). The notice or document the individual received from the Department of Veterans Affairs is their proof of eligibility for CTAP priority. Applicants must also reside in the local commuting area. Time-In-Grade Requirement: CTAP selection applies when the position posted is no higher than the CTAP eligible's position of record. This vacancy announcement may not be used for promotion. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: conducting wall-to-wall inventories to identify shrinkage or supply chain issues; analyzing data for accuracy of inventory levels, areas of opportunity for cost savings, balance reports and coordinating medical center schedules, anticipating supply needs for these schedules; applying return and reutilization programs; must display knowledge of surgical devices and patient safety guidelines and processes . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher education that leads to a such a degree. Education must be in a related field. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education in a related field beyond a Bachelor's degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Contracting/Procurement Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Technical Competence 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: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 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 requires moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and carrying of assorted items. There is a certain mobility factor associated with this position in physically visiting clinic, operative and administrative areas for picking up and delivery of medical/surgical supplies. Due to the nature of the position and duties, may be called upon to assist in the receipt, storage and distribution of various supplies, primarily consisting of lifting light boxes generally less than 40 pounds, utilizing appropriate material handing devices, and placing items on shelves or carrying them elsewhere on station. Must maintain applicable training and licensing to operate assigned equipment. The position must be able to deal with emergency situations and function calmly under stress in both public and private settings. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This position is open to CTAP eligible employees only. Individuals must provide with their application one of the following documents from the Department of Veterans Affairs to be eligible for CTAP: A RIF separation notice; a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or an agency's certification that the applicant is in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). The notice or document the individual received from the Department of Veterans Affairs is their proof of eligibility for CTAP priority. A performance rating displaying performance at Level 3 or higher is required for consideration. Applicants must also reside in the local commuting area. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
