- Position Title
- Inventory Management Specialist
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 24-12384714-IMP-GB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 16, 2024 to Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Are you a current GPO employee on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment?
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You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2"AND block 34 must be a "1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current position title, pay plan, series, grade, tenure and position occupied for a competitive service appointment AND you must submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal (FY2023) showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2023) Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable. In this explanation you should include your final rating. Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2023) Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
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Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
3.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
4.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
8.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
9.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
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This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?
11.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Inventory Management Specialist, PG-2010-7/9 with the US Government Publishing Office. This is a multi graded position and can be selected at either the PG 07 or PG 09 grade levels. Your resume and the responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. NOTE: Your resume must support your responses. This is a multi-graded position and can be selected at either the PG 07 or PG 09 grade levels.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
You must be a current career or career-conditional GPO employee to be eligible for this position.
Are you a current career or career-conditional GPO employee?
Are you a current career or career-conditional GPO employee?
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or specialized experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Inventory Management Specialist at the PG-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or specialized experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Inventory Management Specialist at the PG-9 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each task in the following group of statements, Please choose the statement from the list below that "Best" describes your education, specialized experience and/or training. Please select only one response for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Analyze and review the inventory in the inventory database system and prepares necessary adjustments to paper balances, related paper trails, inventory reports and on hand quantities;
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Make recommendations on the out of balance conditions of inventories.
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Provide recommendations to improve inventory systems.
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Review procedures used in inventory management analysis to identify existing and potential problem areas throughout the agency.
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Receive, review, and process all documents into an inventory database.
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Review, coordinate, and maintain the statuses of all outstanding back orders.
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Review procedures used in inventory management analysis to identify existing and potential problem areas throughout the agency.
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Maintain a supporting filing system of purchase orders, move orders and receipts.
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Review and evaluate daily and monthly inventory reports to determine accuracy of load tickets, move orders, transfers and other documents.
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Maintain continuous liaison with Division and Plant workers for accurate and efficient receipt of paper stock products.
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Answer inquiries regarding paper stock products availability in the inventory and inventory balances through meetings.
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Participate in on-the-job-training of lower grade employees.
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Instruct employees on specific tasks, job techniques, and inventory control measures.
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Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports concerning all transactions processed for paper and passport paper.
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Prepare correspondence relating to inventory discrepancies.
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Prepare and submit weekly analysis of system deficiencies for appropriate action and corrections.