Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist
What you'd do
Are you an experienced property or inventory management professional looking to lead a high-impact program supporting the NIH research mission? We are seeking a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist to oversee property accountability, inventory operations, lifecycle asset management, and a team of inventory professionals. Be sure your resume clearly highlights your supervisory, property management, inventory control, and compliance experience.
Major duties
Leads and manages a centralized inventory and property management program supporting multiple NIH Institutes and Centers, ensuring effective stewardship of accountable government assets. Supervises inventory management staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, developing employees, and fostering a high-performing team. Directs the full lifecycle management of government property, including acquisition, accountability, inventory, transfer, reutilization, and disposal. Ensures compliance with Federal, HHS, and NIH property management policies, regulations, and internal control requirements while maintaining audit-ready property records. Analyzes inventory data, funding, and operational requirements to improve inventory management, strengthen accountability, and recommend process improvements. Serves as the principal advisor to leadership on property and inventory management issues and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support NIH operations.
What you need to qualify
You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing integrated management and control of activities involving specialized supplies and equipment; planning and determining current and future requirements for the major supply groups assigned; maintaining inventory control records in an automated system; investigating discrepancies between the physical inventory and the inventory database in order to review corresponding records and resolve problems; and developing documents and reports on inventory results. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13010569
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