The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions.

Duties

The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements. This is a developmental position leading to a GS-9, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI in the Supply Chain Management Division. The TCF Program/Inventory Management Specialist training program is intended to develop professionally competent employees to administer supply and material management functions for Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This developmental program specifically designed to prepare prospective Inventory Management Specialists to get the experience they need under the supervision of a well-qualified preceptor. Upon completion of the program, trainees will be fully functional /Inventory Management Specialists who are trained, mobile, well rounded, and tested in the VA logistics community. The primary purpose of the position is to provide experience and both formal and on-the-job training in the following: Policies, directives, operations and practices in supply chain program management to include expendable materials and supplies, capital equipment/personal property (non-expendable equipment), acquisition & purchasing, and acquisition program support. It also supports oversight for internal control processes and systems, conducts oversight and compliance reviews of the aforementioned logistics operations, deploys and monitors performance measures, and interfaces with fiscal/budget personnel for all activities. Major Duties: Supports leadership in the following areas: Planning and reviewing of all network inventory processes, functions and related systems; conducting effectiveness/efficiency reviews; compiling and analyzing performance measures; and implementing process improvements based upon supply chain benchmarks and standardization initiatives from VHACO and the Network Office. Evaluates requirements for assigned inventory items, capital asset planning, and performance management. Familiarity with practices and procedures for procurement of services, equipment and material Queries various databases to obtain adequate and pertinent data on which to base decisions on item descriptions and end item applications. Becomes familiar with the program for return and reutilization of equipment. Becomes familiar with procedures and practices used for disposal of surplus or excess property in accordance with specific agency directives and procedures. Analyzes stock levels and usage history to determine calculation of funding levels and how this information is used to develop budget plans for assigned inventory. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available 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. Position Description Title/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist (TCF)/PD17121A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/07/2023. 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-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. 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. 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 education and/or experience as described below: GS-7 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: using a practical knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied inventory management principles, concepts, and methodologies. Knowledge of established inventory management systems in weighing the impact of variables such as cost, existing policies and procedures, data processing requirements, and other issues that influence the course of action taken. Maintaining inventory control records in an automated system for both expendable materials/supplies and non- expendable capital equipment. Searching for and analyzing information. Tracing sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions. Prepares entries for inventory records systems. OR EDUCATION: Must have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.Superior Academic Achievement is based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership.1. Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.2. Grade-point Average - Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major filed completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.3. Election to membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR COMBINATION: Must have equivalent combinations of specialized experience and graduate education as listed above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical ReasoningProduction and ProcessingTechnology Application 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Lesley Hynes
• Phone: 414-712-8259
• Email: [email protected]