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Inventory Mganagement Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Columbia, South Carolina 💰 $50460 – $80243/yr

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Job Summary

This position serves as a Property manager in the Material Management Division of the Logistics Service in a Veran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area, with responsibility for the inventory and lifecycle management of all non-expendable (NX) equipment in the assigned area(s).

Key Responsibilities

This announcement will remain open until the closing date, November 9, 2026, or when the applicant count is reached, whichever is earlier. The applicant count is the point at which the first 50 applications are received. All applications submitted that day up to 11:59 p.m. eastern standard time on the date the applicant count is reached will be accepted and considered.

Duties include, but not limited to: Lifecycle Management: Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for new and replacement NX assets, utilizing enterprise-wide computerized planning tools. Analyzes data to include projected lifecycle, down time, repair rates, lost workload, cost, depreciation, trade-in value and other factors which impact procurement decisions. Computes requirements for equipment inventory items.

Participates in VISN and facility strategic planning to support major and minor construction projects, activation of new facilities, and reuse of existing space involving multi-million dollar projects. Conducts data/information analysis for acquisition planning associated with materials and/or capital equipment. Supports customers and acquisition personnel in developing requirements, utilizing mandatory sources and standardization of sources.

Researches alternative sources for equipment procurement. Analyzes and advises the customer on equipment purchase recommendations utilizing the "best value" approach, which may include criteria such as special features of the supply or service that are required in effective program performance that is not provided by a comparable supply or service. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Inventory Management and Control: Manages and controls NX assets for a VA HCS and supported catchment area. Serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems across organizational lines. Makes decisions and commitments for the VA HCS and catchment area on equipment that materially affects the health care mission of Veterans.

Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative analysis and historical usage patterns. Ensures equipment accountability at each service line is appropriately managed, assigned, and monitored through the monthly 5% inspection program. Manages and controls all inventory transactions for non-expendable medical equipment requests and transactions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: 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, 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Inventory Mganagement Specialist/PD99824S and PD01795A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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

Kunita.Snead@va.gov

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 $50460 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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