Inventory Management Specialist

Summary

This position is in the Department of War, Office of Inspector General, Mission Support, Logistics Management Office. This position serves as the Inventory Management Specialist responsible for management functions for conducting inventories, audits, and reconciliations; resolves discrepancies; oversees property transactions and life-cycle actions; provides technical guidance to custodians; ensures compliance with policy and security requirements; and performs all other duties as assigned.

Duties

• •Maintains and validates property records in ELMS (Enterprise Logistics Management System) or approved APSRs, updates asset data, ensures DoDI 5000.64 compliance, enforces property security, performs reconciliations to sustain 98% inventory accuracy.
• •Plans and conducts inventories and audits for all custodian accounts, briefs leadership, documents results, performs root cause analysis research on discrepancies, evaluates variances, and assists custodians in resolving inventory issues.
• •Processes property transactions (issues, turn-ins, transfers, FOI actions), prepares mail requests, coordinates shipment of government property, and ensures all assets are correctly labeled with required IUID tags.
• •Provides technical guidance and refresher training to custodians on management policies and APSR requirements, coordinates with stakeholders, vendors, and agencies, resolves inventory discrepancies, processes adjustments, and reports loss or damage.
• •Manages property transactions, applies IUID labels, updates APSR (Accountable Property System of Records) on time, trains custodians, enforces security and accountability standards, and supports special projects and emergent needs.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: - Experience performing comprehensive inventory and property management functions in a federal or regulated environment. - Skilled in maintaining accountable property records in APSRs (Accountable Property System of Records) such as ELMS (Enterprise Logistics Management system) (formally DPAS) - Conducts inventories and audits, reconciles discrepancies, and processes property transactions including issues, turn-ins and transfers - Performs research and resolves loss or damage cases, prepares and coordinates property shipments, and applies IUID (Item Unique Identifier) labeling requirements. - Implements and monitors property accountability, security, and records management policies to ensure continuous regulatory compliance. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. The following documents must be submitted as they apply to your eligibility claim, before the announcement closes: Most recent completed annual performance appraisal within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted. Latest SF-50 that shows your position, grade level, and duty location for the job you were (or will be) separated from. If you did not reach your full performance level or promotion potential, you should also submit an additional SF-50 that documents that grade level. Proof of ICTAP eligibility, such as: RIF notice within the past year. Removal notice for refusing relocation. Disability annuity termination notice. Agency's certification of inability to reemploy you. For more details on ICTAP, see 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart G and OPM's Guide to Career Transition. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.