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General Supply Specialist

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
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Summary

This standing register may be used at DLA locations to fill positions at the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels. Positions may or may not have promotion potential based on the position being filled. Please see the "Additional Information" portion of the announcement for specific locations and salary ranges based on location.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
01/07/2026 to 01/09/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $145,468 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Tracy, CA
Battle Creek, MI
Whitehall, OH
Tinker AFB, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DLA-26-12861119-RB
Control number
853699200

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Duties

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  • GS-09: Ensures that inventory transactions relating to gains, losses, receipts, issues are adequately processed, and that transactions related to requisitions, disposals, loans, tests, issue denials, etc. post to the appropriate records.
  • GS-09: Ensures that asset balances are updated to denote whether the item is issuable or is blocked/suspended due to quality problems, safety issues, inoperable facilities, natural disasters, material condition, or ownership.
  • Researches and validates inventory data; certifies to the accuracy of a variety of supply documents such as inventories, reports of survey, adjustment actions, receiving reports, commercial warehouse invoices, and other supply documents.
  • GS-11: Serves as the primary point of contact for monitoring inventory and inventory related actions.
  • GS-11: Resolves a variety of inventory problems, and coordinates solutions relating to inventory trends and transaction discrepancies.
  • GS-11: Performs inventory reconciliation activities such as investigating discrepancies, initiating inventory comparisons and counts based on balance differences.
  • GS-11: Initiates periodic inventory reconciliation actions for non-accountable inventory locations, and resolves major problems relating to inventory accounting actions
  • GS-12: Monitors inventory records and inventory related action(s) at assigned locations. Researches and analyzes accounts to identify discrepancies, determines corrective action, and provides guidance to ensure timely monthly reconciliation.
  • GS-12: Resolves complex discrepant returns (product quality, supply, transportation) related to a specific Customer Order or Contract Number.
  • GS-12: Investigates requests and ensures timely handling of customer credit and debits or material replacement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Full-Time, Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt at the GS-09 and GS-11 levels. Exempt at the GS-12
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Additional Information section.

Qualifications

This is a standing register for non-competitive military spouses and 30% or more disabled veterans. Positions may be filled at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 levels. Full performance level of the position will depend on the vacancy being filled. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • (GS-12): Performing inventory and supply management, control, and advisory activities.
  • (GS-11): Ensuring inventories are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • (GS-09): Monitoring inventory levels and assisting customers with requests.


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.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

  • To qualify at the GS-09 level based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D.
  • To qualify at the GS-11 level based on education in lieu of specialized experience, applicants must possess 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
  • At the GS-12 level substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Salary Ranges:
Battle Creek, MI: $61,722 - $116,362
Bremerton, WA: $69,373 - $130,786
New Cumberland, PA: $70,623 - $133,142
Fort Belvoir, VA: $70,623 - $133,142
Hill AFB, UT: $61,722 - $116,362
Norfolk, VA: $62,640 - $118,092
Philadelphia, PA: $68,013 - $128,221
Richmond, VA: $64,475 - $121,551
Tinker AFB, OK: $61,722 - $116,362
Tracy, CA: $77,161 - $145,468
Whitehall, OH: $64,406 - $121,422

Acquisition Workforce: Position requires DoD Acquisition Lifecycle Logistics certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years.


Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This is a standing register for eligible military spouses and 30% or more disabled veterans. As vacancies become available, all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this standing register. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your ability for consideration.

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