Are you a logistician-leader that is ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we have an opportunity for you. We are seeking a Deputy Chief of our Materials Management and Environmental Services Department (MMESD). This position serves as the alter ego to the MMESD Chief overseeing a dynamic team. Our ideal candidate will have experience with healthcare materials program management; managing a diverse staff; and identifying medical materials and equipment specialized requirements.

Duties

In this position as a Supervisory General Supply Specialist, you would serve as the Deputy Chief of MMESD. We are seeking a candidate that has experience in Healthcare Materials Program Management, managing staff, and identifying specialized requirements of medical materials, equipment and facilitating staff operations. Having a background in developing budget and cost saving strategies is also highly desirable for this position. If you have these types of experiences, please ensure you include that information in your resume. Your duties would include, but are not limited to: Setting the strategic direction for the Department and determining the necessary goals, objectives and initiatives to achieve the strategic direction and developing plans to implement them. Overseeing the procurement and contractual relations in the Materials Management and Environmental Services Department (MMESD) and serving as Level Ill Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Managing resources allocated to the program including identifying and justifying needs for additional resources or redeploying resources in new ways to meet the needs of the Department and the initiatives of the CC. Developing and implementing performance evaluation plans for subordinate employees. Monitoring and evaluating supply management functions to ensure that they conform to supply management principles and regulatory requirements. Establishing quality assurance program goals for a supply management organization or program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• This position is designated as a Tier I "emergency essential" position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450.
• The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and similar activities in and around storage areas and the Clinical Center.
• The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, such as working around moving warehouse equipment, carts, or machines.
• The incumbent may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection, and gloves.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Overseeing staff within a supply program that includes acquisition, property, inventory, storage and distribution of materials, and supplies and equipment; assisting in developing supply management program budget; monitoring contract performance for compliance; and assisting in maintaining quality assurance program goals for a supply management organization or program. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Diversity, equity, and accessibility (DEIA) is a core competency for the Clinical Center (CC) so candidates should submit a diversity statement describing their commitment to promoting DEIA as evident in a track record of activities within their resume/cover letter. If invited for an interview the candidate will be required to describe their record of promoting diversity and inclusion such as, but not limited to, mentoring individuals from underrepresented groups, participating in mentoring programs as designed to promote diversity, and DEIA-related outreach activities. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12504077

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]