Naval Supply Systems Command
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Department of the Navy · Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Salary
- $51,481 - $66,927 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-7
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Oct 29, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 27, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- Yes
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Promotion potential
- 11
- Announcement
- DE-13102138-27-CLP
Who may apply: Open to the public
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Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Personnel / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
- At the GS-07 you will perform developmental duties as assigned. At the Full Performance Level (GS-11), you will perform the following:
- You will draft inventory management plans for assigned items.
- You will personally present selected items for budgetary approval to representatives.
- You will routinely follow up with contracting officers/specialists and vendors on the status of Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders that are past due or have been awarded in an effort to expedite delivery to meet urgent fleet needs.
- You will determine and direct the stock location of material managed based on individual knowledge of the items and weapon systems support requirements.
- You will utilize sound business practices and fiscal responsibilities and maintain inventory levels necessary to provide optimal support of assigned items.
- You will process sales orders for worldwide support for material that cannot be satisfied automatically.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector utilizing knowledge of inventory management, acquisition, supply support, or life-cycle logistics. Specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform work involving the management, analysis, coordination, or control of supplies, equipment, repairable assets, or material requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 full year of graduate level education Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
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