This position is located in the USDA- Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), National Finance Center (NFC), Office of the Deputy Director, Administrative Management Staff, Support Services Office (SSO), New Orleans, LA. Incumbent will be responsible for planning, forecasting, and controlling supply inventory needs under changing technological and program requirements for organization while utilizing the automated supply and inventory management systems.

Duties

Valuates fluctuations in rates of usage and adjusts procurement lead times for approved acquisitions. Provides services and resolves issues of a procedural nature in supply operations, planning, or program management. Maintains inventory control records in an automated system. Plans for and determines current and future requirements for supply items, such as, office supplies, forms, paper, etc. Coordinates with contractors and/or vendors to expedite deliveries. Plans and establishes workflow, methods, and schedules for the physical delivery and receipt of supplies and/or equipment.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: To qualify for GS-09: Have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that equipped me with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Inventory Management Specialist. Such experience includes: 1) Performs inventory checks and maintain accuracy and control of supplies and equipment using automated IT supply/inventory database systems and computer-generated products; 2) Receives, handle, store, and coordinate delivery of supply and equipment using appropriate handling materials and conveyance; and 3) Interprets and apply appropriate guidelines for determining supply needs and forecasting requirements. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as any field of study (Note: You must attach an eligible & entire copy of your transcript) OR Have an equivalent combination of successfully completed specialized experience and higher-level graduate education described above that makes up 100% of the qualifications required for the position. Combining Education and Specialized Experience: Education and Specialized Experience can be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirements, as allowed in the applicable standard. Only Graduate Education more than 18 Semester Hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level. The education must have been obtained in an Accredited College or University and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. When combining education with experience, first determine the total qualifying Education as a percentage of the Education required for the grade level; then determine the applicant's Specialized Experience as a percentage of the Experience required for the grade level; finally, add the two percentages. The Total Percentage Must Equal At Least 100 Percent to qualify for this grade level. Time in grade: Merit Promotion (Current Federal) applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Applicants must have on year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-09 grade level). This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The following links provides more information on the qualifications for this position: Group Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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 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

See above qualifications for education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: Maria Maldonado
• Phone: 5042263741
• Email: [email protected]