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Form of workThis position serves as the Logistics Management Specialist with responsibility for direction and control of logistics planning that includes multiple activities and may include geographically separated areas where no supply chain management personnel are assigned.
Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/18/2023.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
- Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain logistical requirements of the health care system to support optimization of logistics operations. Knowledge of the entire supply chain process. Knowledge of VA Logistics program goals, sequence and timing of key events and methods of evaluation accomplishments to successfully support assigned initiatives. Knowledge and skill in using automated supply databases for supply management determinations. Ability to utilize analytical and statistical methods and procedures including electronic data processing and fiscal management techniques. Knowledge, skill and ability to plan, organize, and work with others to negotiate effectively with management. Extensive specialized knowledge of the elements of integrated supply management such as cataloging, packaging, requirements determination, procurement direction and distribution management to determine the adequacy of computer programs in meeting voluminous and diverse supply information requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of hospital management and policy administration, supply chain information system best practices, critical thinking skills, as well as a strong understanding of budgets, financial strategies, materials management information systems and process improvement techniques.
- Administration and Management
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Planning and Evaluating
- Problem Solving
- Production and Processing
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; religions; 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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically preformed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
