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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Supply Systems Command
NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK
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Summary

You will serve as a INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/02/2025 to 07/09/2025
Salary
$83,426 to - $108,448 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Groton Submarine Base, CT
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position.
Announcement number
ST-12755869-25-SDK
Control number
839576800

Duties

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  • You will assist with internal and external inventory audit support across all inventory segments.
  • You will investigate problems as they occur, recommend resolutions, and report to their chain of command.
  • You will identify and define reporting and reconciliation processes from site system to Navy ERP.
  • You will assist FLC organic and external customers in developing work methods, techniques, and standard operating procedures (SOP) for NWCF-SM operations.
  • You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a thorough knowledge of OSD/Navy supply management and inventory accuracy regulations/policies.
  • You will conduct and coordinate oversight for local Inventory Management.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring transactions and material movements are entered into Navy ERP.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing Inventory Management Specialist work, applying a practical knowledge of governing inventory management and supply regulations, inventory accuracy policies and physical inventory, location survey and/or quality control procedures, in order to research, analyze, investigate and recommend solutions to discrepancies that occur, evaluate and improve accountability procedures and inventory record accuracy. I have experience using material management processes and various IT systems (e.g. eRetrograde Management System (eRMS), Commercial Asset Visibility (WebCAV) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to ensure accuracy of data entry and maintenance of inventory. I have experience analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of supply inventory management programs in order to consider and recommend the implementation of new procedures and methods to increase managerial effectiveness. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Monitor performance measures related to material inventory control to ensure timeframe and benchmarks are being met in order to present data to a supervisor; 2) Ensure data integrity of all inventory transactions and material movements entered into Navy ERP; 3) Research inventory data and information, analyze that information and convert that analysis into written reports; 4) Participate in providing training and guidance regarding inventory management and accuracy in accordance with policy; and 5) Conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for information and reconstructing inventory management records/ supply/transportation transactions in order to ensure inventory record accuracy and auditability.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.M., if related.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.




How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Attention to Detail
  • COMPUTER LITERACY
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
  • Learning
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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