Job opening: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary: $67 738 - 88 058 per year
Published at: Aug 28 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is: To perform technical work in support of management analysis, the purpose of which is to evaluate and improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of food and beverage operations.
Duties
Serves as the accountable officer for the Subsistence Supply Management Office (SSMO). Plan, provide food and menu forecasts, inspect and evaluate Troop Issue Subsistence Activity (TISA) warehouse for safety, proper food storage, stock control, handling, cleanliness and sanitation.
Quality Control Evaluator (QAE) inspecting various types of food products supplied by Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV).
Maintain effective working relationships with individuals or groups from outside the agency.
Plan, provide food and menu forecasts for combat food service operations.
Exercises supervisory and/or personnel management responsibilities for one to two subordinate personnel.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and may be subject to recall.
- The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- Three years working knowledge of the Army Food Management Information System (AFMIS) and Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) is highly desired.
- This is a KEY position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
- Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Inventory Management Series, 2010.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of well-established and commonly applied inventory management principles, concepts and methodologies to perform recurring kinds of assignments, operations, and/or procedures. Knowledge of established inventory management systems, methods and procedures to weigh the impact of variables that influence the course of action taken. Knowledge of procedures to cross-check individual price changes to prevent monetary loss in the food service System and assure proper methods of food storage, stock control, handling, and food service operations are followed to ensure maximum accountability and use of food service resources. Knowledge of preparing TISA equipment replacement schedules, identifying new equipment items to bring into the food service systems and warehouse activities, preparing budget for equipment forecast and replacement, and budgeting for normal and unanticipated equipment replacement.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Inventory Management Specialist. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of experience and education NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of commonly applied inventory management and supply principles, procedures, techniques and practice.
Knowledge of acquisition processes, automated records and control systems, material substitution criteria, and storage, issue and disposal processes.
Skill to apply common analytical methods and techniques to resolve procedural inventory management problems and issues.
Skills in interpreting, adapting and applying inventory management guidelines. Skill in conducting inspections and evaluations.Skill in written and oral communication, and ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of food service operations, menu planning, use of resources, providing forecasts of required food items in order to establish menu plans, nutritional values and requirements and ensure balance and nutritional menus are available in order to meet organization and customer needs. Knowledge of Subsistence Prime Vendor contract oversight and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).
Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson
8517 20th Street
Suite 203
JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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