Summary SW CMOP is a VA mail order pharmacy filling approximately 90K prescriptions daily. The Inventory Management Officer will oversee inventory management, logistics, contracting, and purchasing for the organization. Develops standardized policies and procedures and adapts the inventory management program to meet the needs of the organization. Monitors warehouse functions, provides training on the various programs/program segments overseen, and reports on, recommends, and effects improvements. Responsibilities Major Duties include but not limited to: SW CMOP is a VA Mail order Pharmacy filling between about 90,000 prescriptions daily. The Inventory Management Officer will oversee inventory management, logistics, contracting, and purchasing for the organization. Develops standardized policies and procedures and adapts the inventory management program to meet the needs of the organization. Monitors warehouse functions, provides training on the various programs/program segments overseen, and reports on, recommends, and effects improvements. Provides administrative oversight of all @types of supply, service, and equipment purchases in conjunction with established federal/agency contracts or through small purchase procedures. Provides advice and assistance to employees on procurement methods and procedures, and provides on-the-job training for new employees regarding procurement policies, procedures, regulations, and directives. Establishes/maintains/administers procedures for and analyzes results of physical inventories and inventory reconciliations. Serves as advisor and consultant to facility personnel in the exercise of sound material management concepts, practices, and control of all personal property. Directs operating storage and related activities (i.e., physical receipt, inspection, custody, maintenance while in storage, stock selection, issue, distribution, control of items within the distribution system, and shipping). Obligates the government in procurement actions within the delegation of authority assigned, utilizing contract authority. Gathers data and prepares various periodic (e.g., daily, weekly monthly) reports within the @context of the small purchase program. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates, establishes goals, objectives, and operating guidelines. Evaluates staffing requirements and submits justification and recommendations for changes; establishes standards of performance. Work Schedule: Tour of duty will be varied between 5:00 am to 5:30 pm Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Officer/PD05152A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required 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/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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2 year Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/12/2025. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12.The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Provides administrative oversight of all @types of supply, service, and equipment purchases in conjunction with established federal/agency contracts or through small purchase procedures. Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates, establishes goals, objectives, and operating guidelines. Coordinates the various technical elements of the property management program to obtain all property required for the operation and support of the organization. Responsible for the control of all facility equipment and supplies. Provides advice and assistance to employees on procurement methods and procedures, and provides on-the-job training for new employees regarding procurement policies, procedures, regulations, and directives. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Contracting/Procurement Leadership Manages Resources Production and Processing 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 is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits at a desk or table with some walking and standing. Items carried are typically light objects and lifting of moderately heavy objects is not normally required. 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 Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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. 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