INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Applying a wide range of supply principles, concepts, and methodologies in analyzing and reviewing EKMS COMSEC account readiness for transition to KMI; Resolving procedural problems associated with timely deliveries and lead times to meet customer needs; Reviewing and analyzing reported usage, past program, reported users, and other applicable material to accurately determine and project requirements and demand quantities; Distributing required key material in support of managed equipment in the form of paper tape key, firefly key, and electronically transmitted key materiel; Preparing budgetary funds reports and submitting proposed revisions as required. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or successfully completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related to the position being filled. My education was completed in an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of experience and graduate level education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of established supply systems, DoD COMSEC accounting principles, and EKMS; a broad range of supply program relationships and interrelated processes; commonly applied inventory management principles, procedures, techniques, and practices; specialized analytical methods and techniques to resolve difficulty inventory management issues and problems; and the skill to interpret, adapt, and apply inventory management guidelines. 2. Knowledge of acquisition processes; automated control systems; and storage, issue, and disposal processes, budgeting, procurement, and funding processes related to inventory management functions; and the specialized needs of the programs or operational areas supported. 3. knowledge of the Electronic Key Management System, LMD/KP platform hardware, software, SCO Unix operating system, Local COMSEC Management Software (LCMS), and Key Management infrastructure Management Client. 4. Current knowledge of all programs pertaining to security of the COMSEC and EKMS. 5. Knowledge of Air Force, Army, Navy, and National Security Agency (NSA) COMSEC policy and regulations; and skill and ability in providing verbal and/or written policy/procedures to alternates and supported customers on the applicable policies and regulations. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and skill in preparing reports, operating instructions, and Emergency Action plans (EAPs); and presenting briefings; and conducting training. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide inventory management support for a selected group of investment recoverable items along with correcponding key material.