Inventory Management Specialist, GS-2010-09

Summary

This position is located in Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, Aviation Logistics Center/Command (ALC), Engineering Services Division in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.

Duties

• You will serve as a/an Inventory Management Specialist and be responsible for maintains inventory control records and manage inventory items. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Determining the validity of recommended buys and taking appropriate action. Obtaining price quotes from vendors and initiating procurement actions in support of assigned items. Manages a budget and maintains awareness of availability of funds. Analyzing and determining current and future requirements for assigned items. Initiating procurement actions for the purchase and/or repair of components or parts based on demand history, stock position, reorder points and lead -time. Coordinating with engineering personnel to initiate action to identify a source or develop new sources for problem items or no quote from vendors. Reviewing reports and determining if quantities of items procured support all assigned materials. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience in procurement and fiscal considerations, data processing, transportation, storage, disposal and inventory management processes. Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, and practices used in inventory management, including but not limited to inventory management, material coordination, budgetary process and inventory control. Attention to work progress, adjustments in plans and schedules; and ability to act quickly. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, 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.