This primary purpose of this position serves as the IHS inventory management specialist for Project TransAM. TransAM is a national program designed to bring surplus medical equipment and supplies to be used throughout many service units, hospitals, clinics, programs operated the Indian Health Service or federally-recognized Tribes. The duty station at the TransAM warehouse is located in Murfreesboro, TN. The incumbent reports to the Director of Environmental Health Services.

Duties

Assists in the day-to-day operations of TransAM which includes: monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating supply support operations, by developing and executing management systems, methods and techniques for planning, controlling, utilizing, decision-making, monitoring and reporting of the program. Maintains current inventory on TransAM supply assets for IHS. Creates, distributes, and maintains documents for transfer of property, and shipment of equipment and supplies. Develops and initiates supply management systems for the project. Evaluates current automated and manual systems for changes in automation to improve the accountability of personal property (equipment and supply) for the project Provides technical assistance, support and advice to Area and service unit employees, tribes and tribal organizations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Utilizing database management programs, managing organizational inventory, and using property policies, regulations, and directives; providing property support for health and/or administrative programs; ordering equipment; maintaining accountable records; trace acquisition sources and methods; resolve problems with timely deliveries; and arrange for disposal of surplus and excess property and stock levels. OR Education: Completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years (36 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.B. or J.D., if related. GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: conducting inventory management reviews and completing appropriate forms and reports for completeness and accuracy; review personal property management protocols to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies and areas potentially requiring accountability, effectiveness and compliance with policies, regulations, and operating procedures; determining actions to be taken, interpreting, conducing, and implementing personal property management procedures; and monitoring personal property management systems. OR Education: Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years (54 semester hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work or LL.M., if related. Combination of education and specialized experience: Qualifying combination of the specialized experience described above. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 2 years by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the second year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Note: You must provide copies of your graduate transcripts. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Nashville Area Indian Health Service 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214-2634 US
• Name: Nashville Area HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]