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Inventory Management Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Des Moines, Iowa 💰 $50869 – $80895/yr

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Job Summary

This position serves as an Inventory Manager in the Commodity Management Division of the Logistics Service in the Central Iowa VA Health Care System responsible for the inventory and management of all expendable supplies and durable medical equipment in the assigned area(s).

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Inventory Management and Control (80%): Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; Serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; Conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; Conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition, and sensitive equipment.

Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization (20%): Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; Coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; Makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: This is a developmental position leading to a GS-09, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist/PD99823S and PD99578S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

shannon.curry@va.gov · 470-226-6201

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50869 – $80895/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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