Supply Management Specialist
What you'd do
WHAT IS TS - TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education - Media and Publications, Distribution, Alternative Media Center REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Major duties
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.The incumbent performs a variety of the following duties, often overseeing other Distribution Analysts and working directly with management: As the Division technical expert and consultant, provides expert technical advice, guidance and assistance on distribution operations to agency personnel. Develops design specifications, providing guidance and recommendations regarding the full-scale implementation of new Distribution systems. Evaluates storage and distribution systems for potential introduction of automated controls and systems of data flow and reports. Integrates IRS unique requirements and existing systems and programs with emerging technologies. Develops innovative solutions to the most complex program problems and makes recommendations for improvement based on technical analysis and evaluations, and by adapting existing and/or applying evolving technology. Leads in conducting surveys and studies of operations to determine proper distribution patterns and methods of distributing tax forms to the public.
What you need to qualify
Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: SPECIALIZED EXPRIENCE: GS-13 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must include: Applying inventory management practices, requirements analysis, and distribution center operations; Evaluating distribution systems for potential introduction of automated controls and assist with the implementation of changes in distribution systems; Working with distribution functions, some examples include: procurement, traffic management; household goods (relocation) management, quality assurance, transportation management, funds control, automated data processing, and inventory management; Using quality assurance techniques and reporting requirements to coordinate work; Using systems analysis and other analytic skills to analyze productivity and quality; Developing solutions to procedural program problems and making recommendations for improvement in operations, programs, automated systems, methods, or procedures; Using computer-based systems and various PC software applications for effective analysis; Interpreting supply management policies, developing guidance, and recommending strategic improvements to business processes to management; Collaborating with internal (e.g. finance) and external (e.g. external agencies) stakeholders to achieve goals. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): PERFORMANCE RATING: Current federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens" TIME IN GRADE (TIG): Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements. For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have: Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or Completed a formal vocational training program; or Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
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