Summary The employee will serve as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds, MA. The employee will be responsible for the development and integration of a cohesive, forward-looking supply chain that ensures the logistical requirements of the VA Health Care System and supported catchment areas are met. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION MAJOR DUTIES: Oversees, guides, manages and integrates supply chain operations across the organization. Plans and coordinates fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations. Establishes, monitors and manages the performance and measurement of logistics functions for all aspects of the supply chain. Conducts logistics audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews. Manages all activities involved in the supply chain management to include sourcing, procurement and logistics management activities. Responsible for linking major business functions and processes within the organization into a cohesive and high-performing business model. Plans, forecasts and executes the budget for healthcare resources and services, supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable/non-expendable and capital equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary 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) Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. This experience must have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist. Specialized experience includes serving as a supply chain management leader/supervisor responsible for ensuring the logistical requirements of an organization are met, and planning/coordinating and evaluating various operations to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of a logistics program. Areas of knowledge and skill should include acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations, and experience assisting with budget formulation and forecasting of expenditures. At this level, candidates should possess experience in overseeing and managing staff from a variety of occupations and subordinate supervisors. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Acquisition Strategy Administration and Management Financial Management Leadership Manages Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Technical Competence IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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). 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; however, the position is required to participate on environment of care rounds, internal and external quality reviews and external auditor site visits. These reviews include a review of work areas including warehouse, supply areas that require personal protective equipment such as operating room and lab and equipment disposition areas that involve removal of hazardous waste. This may require long periods of standing, walking and/or maneuvering around moving or otherwise hazardous equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and cart washers. 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 There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information 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.
