Inventory Management Specialist
What you'd do
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
Major duties
Review purchases to find and track new BPAs, receipts, and MROs. Receiving, reviewing and processing all documents into an inventory database. Prepares and submits daily/weekly/monthly reports concerning all transactions processed for production materials, MROs, waste shipments, etc Distributes work through the inventory database to the Material Handlers and PPW employees. Create barcodes and LPNs for production materials (i.e. paper, passport, and secure credentials). Schedule secure and non-secure shipments. Facilitate WIP counts and reconciliation. Review and process purchase and invoice requests.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the Inventory Management Specialist, PG -2010-12, you must meet the following requirements: To minimally qualify for the PG-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the PG-11 (or equivalent) level or higher. Examples of qualifying experience for the PG-12 level may include, but are not limited to, 1) Review purchases to find and track new BPAs, receipts, and MROs. 2) Manage the annual financial audits. 3) Conduct weekly inventories of the secure credentials, passport material, and general materials. 4)Receive, review and process all documents into an inventory database. 5)Distribute work through the inventory database to employees. 6) Conduct on the job training to lower grade employees. 7) Schedule secure and non-secure shipments. 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; religious; 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (07/28/2026) to be considered.
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