Logistics Mgmt Officer

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/06/2021. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9.
For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-11 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the entire supply chain process to include integrated relationship with Product Lifecycle Management, Supply, Sales and Distribution, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Remanufacturing, Maintenance, Financial Management, and the Electronic Data Warehouse. Knowledge of VA Logistics program goals, sequence and timing of key events and methods of evaluating accomplishments to successfully support assigned initiatives. Knowledge and skill in using automated supply databases for supply management determinations. Knowledge, skill and ability to plan, organize, and work with others to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations requiring significant changes in business operations and ensure integration with ongoing initiatives. Knowledge of evaluation and measurement techniques to ensure attainment of higher command objectives and goals for assigned systems and programs. Knowledge and experience necessary to interpret and analyze metrics/statistical data and ability to reduce such data to clear, precise written summaries, reports, recommendations, etc. Knowledge and ability to assess training needs of varied groups and to develop, present and evaluate the effectiveness of training plans, materials, classes, etc.; thorough knowledge of general computer systems and applications. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and graduate level education beyond the first year or 18 semester hours. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.. GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the entire supply chain process to include integrated relationship with Product Lifecycle Management, Supply, Sales and Distribution, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Remanufacturing, Maintenance, Financial Management, and the Electronic Data Warehouse. Knowledge of VA Logistics program goals, sequence and timing of key events and methods of evaluating accomplishments to successfully support assigned initiatives. Knowledge and skill in using automated supply databases for supply management determinations. Knowledge, skill and ability to plan, organize, and work with others to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations requiring significant changes in business operations and ensure integration with ongoing initiatives. Knowledge of evaluation and measurement techniques to ensure attainment of higher command objectives and goals for assigned systems and programs. Knowledge and experience necessary to interpret and analyze metrics/statistical data and ability to reduce such data to clear, precise written summaries, reports, recommendations, etc. Knowledge and ability to assess training needs of varied groups and to develop, present and evaluate the effectiveness of training plans, materials, classes, etc.; thorough knowledge of general computer systems and applications. Extensive specialized knowledge of the elements of integrated supply management such as cataloging, packaging, requirements determination, procurement direction and distribution management to determine the adequacy of computer programs in meeting voluminous and diverse supply information requirements. Skill in analytical techniques and methodologies to analyze, evaluate, and recommend program improvements to ensure comprehensive mission support. Comprehensive knowledge of hospital management and policy administration, supply chain information system best practices, critical thinking skills, as well as a strong understanding of budgets, financial strategies, materials management information systems and process improvement techniques. Skill in oral and written communications to prepare briefings, reports, correspondence, and to present briefings to senior level executives and supervisory staff, and other agencies (higher, lateral, or lower echelon). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailCommunicationsPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingProduction and Processing 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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