1. Job Title: Inventory Management Specialist
Department: Department Of Defense
Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
Job Announcement Number: DLALndMartm-11-512872-MP
Salary Range: $38,790.00 - $61,678.00 /year
Series & Grade: GS-2010-07/09
Promotion Potential: 09
Open Period: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 to Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Position Information: Full Time Multiple Appointment Types
Duty Locations: 01 vacancy - Portsmouth, VA
Who May Be Considered: Current Permanent Civilian DoD (In Commuting Area) and
ICTAP (Must be in Commuting Area); Individuals eligible for the following Special
Appointing Authorities are not required to be in the commuting area: Individuals
with Disabilities, Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more, Veterans
Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Eligible Veterans (VRA)
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/AppointingAuthorities/AOCdefinitions.pdf
Job Summary:
America's Logistics Combat Support Agency
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency.
DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military
Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war.
It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal
agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as
authorized.
Key Requirements:
*See Conditions of Employment for requirements related to this position
Major Duties:
DUTIES: As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will be responsible for the
following duties:
*This position may be filled at either grade level, please indicate the grade for
which you want to be considered, incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to
the next grade level in the time frame allowed by the merit promotion regulations
and upon management's request. Promotion is contingent upon satisfactory
completion of required training, regulatory requirements and demonstrated ability
to perform the duties.
*At the GS-07 level, incumbent will participate in formal and on-the-job training
designed to prepare them for advancement to the target level position.

2. Assignments are designed to provide diversified experience as a foundation for
future responsibility.
*Has analytical overview for determining requirements, positioning/repositioning
items, and initiating procurement.
*Responsible for effective material support for a total supply system involving
the full range of support items.
*Develops activity plans that identify actions, responsibilities and schedules
that must be met to ensure that proper and timely support is provided.
Qualifications:
To qualify for an Inventory Management Specialist, your qualifications must
include:
A. GS-07: Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must
possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the
duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be
filled. You must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General
Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum
qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date
of the announcement. Examples of specialized experience are identified in the
Major Duties section of this vacancy announcement and may include:
*Maintaining inventory control records in an automated system for parts needed in
depot support and maintenance programs.
*Maintains a segment of a cataloging data base at a central cataloging facility
involving the records for a variety of electronic parts available for Federal use
in maintenance and repair operations.
*Plans, evaluates, and selects appropriate sites and facilities for storing
items.
OR
B. GS-07: Education: To qualify at the GS-07 level based on education in lieu of
specialized experience, applicants must possess 1 full year of graduate level
education or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). Such education must demonstrate
the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be
from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S.
Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If
using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as
supplemental documentation.

3. OR
C. GS-07: Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school
education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for
the GS-07 grade level, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's
total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the
grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the
education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The
total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for
that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for
the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at
grade GS-07.
D. GS-09: Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must
possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the
duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be
filled. You must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General
Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum
qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date
of the announcement. Examples of specialized experience are identified in the
Major Duties section of this vacancy announcement and may include:
*Resolving issues and controlling actions in an inventory management function for
a complete category of materials.
*Monitoring a block of computer programs to determine their efficiency in meeting
established information requirements and recommending changes.
*Monitoring, resolving problems with, and coordinating solutions for a major
commodity area.
OR
E. GS-09: Education: To qualify at the GS-09 level based on education in lieu of
specialized experience, applicants must possess 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., if related. Such education must demonstrate
the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be
from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S.
Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If
using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as
supplemental documentation.
OR
F. GS-09: Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school
education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for
the GS-09 grade level, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's
total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the
grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the

4. education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The
total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for
that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for
the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at
grade GS-09.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency
(knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:
*Knowledge of supply management practices, policies and procedures.
*Knowledge of automated inventory management and supply systems.
*Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation
(Government Home Sale) Expenses: Not Authorized Work Schedule: Full-Time Tour
of Duty: Set-Time Overtime Work: Occasional Temporary Duty (TDY): Occasional
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive w/Confidential access Drug Testing
Designated Position: No Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-exempt Bargaining Unit
Position: Yes Pre-employment Physical: Not Required Emergency Essential: No
Financial Statement Filing: Not Required Supervisory Probation: Not Required
Supervisory Certification Program: Not Required Reemployed Annuitant: Does not
Meet Criteria The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-
V300.pdf
For an explanation of the conditions of employment, please review the definitions
at: http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
How You Will Be Evaluated:
To determine if you are best qualified for this job, a review of your resume and
supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the
occupational questionnaire. The questions are designed to capture the desired
competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position. The
rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire, and is a
measure of the degree to which your background matches the
competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position.
Benefits:
For information regarding Federal benefits, please see:
http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
Other Information:
Please review the General information and Definitions at: http://www.hr.dla.mil/
downloads/ApplicationInfo/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

5. How To Apply:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which
includes:
- Completed Resume – (Required)
- Completed Questionnaire – (Required)
- Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the required documents
section to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to View Assessment Questions
<https://applicationmanager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?
ID=4199728&PreviewType=Assessment>
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log
into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the
occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button
at the end of the process.
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, do not fax the same
documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait at least
one hour. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your
application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account
https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents
will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
If you have completed the application process online and were unable to upload
your supporting documents, complete this cover page
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 512872
and fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or
incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status,
and click on the more information link under the application status for this
position. If you are unable to apply online please follow the directions located
at:
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/HowToApply.pdf
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Required Documents:
The documents you are required to submit vary based on what authority you are
using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent

6. Federal employee). Please review the following to see if there are any documents
you need to provide:
http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/ApplicationInfo/SupportingDocumentation.pdf
Contact Information:
TOVA RICHMOND
Phone: (614)692-2224
TDD: (800)750-0750
Email: TOVA.RICHMOND@DLA.MIL Agency Information:
DLA Human Resources Services Columbus
3990 E Broad Street
Bldg 11 Section 3
Columbus, OH 43213
USA
What To Expect Next:
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a
notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you
meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive
a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the
documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found
among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for
consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting
official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you
will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA
uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI) <http://www.hr.dla.mil/
downloads/ApplicationInfo/BBIFAQs.pdf>
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