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Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration

Summary

The incumbent in this position will serve as a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist for expendable assets/ material at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital located in Madison, WI. The incumbent supervises multiple supply series of consumable medical supply/ inventory used in the healthcare system as well as the micro-purchase program and serves as the subject matter expert and advisor to the Chief and Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer on inventory management matters.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$74,678 - $97,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CAZP-13074376-26-JMT
Control number
886343600

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Duties

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Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Oversees the inventory management, control and distribution of expendable inventory for assigned VA hospital and supported catchment area.
  • Ensures maximum effectives in the management of inventories.
  • Establishes procedures and oversees and reviews physical inventories and supply reconciliation.
  • Establishes reporting techniques to foresee any potential problems in Supply control.
  • Resolves any problem areas identified by the use of data and interpretation.
  • Plans the grouping of items and establishment of cycles of acquisition that will most nearly accommodate the best combination of these conditions, both marketing and otherwise.
  • Analyzes, studies, develops, and directs systems in connection with the EX requirements in the medical center's annual budget development and strategic planning. Inventory accountability responsibilities may require site reviews throughout the VA HCS catchment area.
  • Implements best practices, principles, tools and concepts to evaluate and improve supply system performance.
  • Interfaces with peers, stakeholders and customers throughout the VA HCS and supported catchment area to coordinate the management and control of the entire VA HCS and supported catchment area EX inventory and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
  • Develops strategies for implementing all future EX automated replacement systems, supply technologies and/or business practices related to Commodity Management Section functions.
  • Coordinates with technical specialists on evaluating the impact of anticipated new technologies on supply processes and customer services; resolves conflicting requirements of several supply program areas.
  • Plans and directs the consumable management program, to include supply management accountability, maintaining a quantitative and monetary accountability for all consumable supplies, and purchases from government agencies.
  • Provides EX expertise and serves as a key advisor on issues regarding activation and major consumable purchases.
  • Has oversight and accountability of the management plan for the commodity program.
  • Considers historical data as well as the nature and extent of the clinical, research and administrative programs in the operation of the healthcare system, trends such as patient census, program expansion, supplies and equipment needed to support complex clinical programs and other system needs such as activations. Ensures performance measures are met on a monthly basis. Serves as a member the Clinical Product Review Committee (CPRC).
  • Through subordinates, directs and oversees the inventory management and control of individual assets in the VA HCS.
  • Manages Federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies.
  • In conjunction with the Patient Safety Coordinator and stakeholders, ensures compliance and immediate response to the VA National Center for Patient Safety Recall Office.
  • Approves emergent procurement decisions in coordination with stakeholders based on back order issues created by national recalls.
  • Participates in Root Cause Analysis process to assist in determining how the supply chain is impacted upon a near miss or patient care mishap.
  • Serves as the utilization and disposal official for excess consumables.
  • Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units comprised of the Inventory Management, Medical Supply Distribution and may include the Purchasing section.
  • Makes recommendations for promotions, reassignments and awards; and conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews.
  • Assists subordinate staff with performance issues as necessary; schedules and grants leave; and monitors overtime usage.
  • Resolves informal complaints and grievances, discusses corrective actions with employees, and recommends appropriate disciplinary and/or adverse action.
  • Assists the CSCO and Assistant CSCO in hiring and successfully transitioning new hires into the position by communicating performance elements and standards with applicable timeframes, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and making appropriate use of the probationary period to assess the employee's ability to perform.
  • Develops the ability of subordinate staff and others as appropriate to perform and contribute to the organization.
  • Develops individual development plans (IDPs) for professional growth and development.
  • Writes, develops, interprets and implements policies and procedures to ensure an efficient program, in order to avoid inefficiency at the medical center and supported catchment area.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0700-1530
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist/PD99808S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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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
  • 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 identification 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, 10/05/2026.

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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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 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-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating and executing an inventory and commodity management program; establishing procedures, overseeing and reviewing physical inventories and supply reconciliations; conducting data/information analysis for acquisition planning; planning and reviewing supply/inventory processes, functions and related systems; and exercising supervisory responsibilities to include planning, assigning and evaluating work and resolving complaints. NOTE: 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. OR,
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR an LL.M., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate education to qualify for the GS-11 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
  • Conflict Management
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Manages Resources
  • Partnering
  • Planning and Evaluating


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.

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

Receiving Service Credit for 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.

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Agency contact information

Jessica Thompson
Phone
757-722-9961 X14009
Email
Jessica.Thompson@va.gov
Address
William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
2500 Overlook Terrace
Madison, WI 53705
US

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