Inventory Management Specialist

Company

Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency

Location

Battle Creek, Michigan

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Serves as an Accountable Property Officer and is the subject matter expert for Plant, Property and Equipment accountability for all DLA owned or managed PP and E located at facilities throughout all DLA Disposition Services World-Wide locations. Provides technical advice, guidance and assistance to DS management and staff regarding the PP and E program and operations, policy and procedures, as well as accountability of personal property. Provides assistance to DLA Installation Management for Disposition Services PP and E Division Chief and other DLA staff for PP and E program and operations. Manages an assigned regional PP and E program according to DOD 5000.64, DODI 4165.14 and any newer OSD guidance, DLAI 5000-series. Responsible for accountable property management operations to include property accountability, inventory management, and property utilization Plans and develops policies for the overall supply/property management operation, including, but not limited to, procedures, stock control, storage, issue, disposal, and accountability. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Full-time Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: Yes Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Qualifications To qualify for a Inventory Management Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serving as a subject matter expert on all aspects of PP&E management, to include the interpretation and implementation of technical PP&E policy directives. Providing guidance in coordination, development and implementation of activity policy directives concerning Plant, Property & Equipment (PP&E) programs. Providing technical advice, and assistance to management and staff regarding the PP&E program and operations, policy and procedures, as well as accountability of personal property Overseeing, updating, and maintaining accountable property (AP) accounts. Responsible for accountable property management operations to include property accountability, inventory management, and property utilization. Knowledge of Audit Readiness & Remediation activities and requirements. 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. To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant must demonstrate experience including: experience with Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) program management, audit readiness requirements, and the operational inter-relationships of various agency functional areas and system/software applications; in depth experience using SAP-based software, such as EBS, statistical analysis packages and database management packages to create complex system reports, extract and conduct data analysis in order to develop and execute phases of operating programs; experience applying specialized methods and techniques to analyze difficult PP&E accountability issues/problems and ensure adequate, accurate and auditable documentation and/or to review/evaluate program operations to propose or assess and recommend changes to new or revised agency policies and procedures; experience performing negotiations to gain compliance with established policies, procedures, and statutes; preparing and presenting technical briefings; and/or providing advice and assistance to field activity staff, supervisors and management officials on PP&E matters. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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03/16/2026

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