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Position Title
Supervisory Supply Management Specialist - Chief Supply Chain Officer
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CARZ-12745106-25-TJE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND, 
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference?  You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.  Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
  • 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
  • Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience to meet the specific qualification requirements for the Supervisory Supply Management Specialist - Chief Supply Chain Officer at the GS-13 level. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this vacancy announcement for detailed information. (limit characters)
1. For this Supervisory Supply Management Specialist - Chief Supply Chain Officer, GS-13 position: (limit characters)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Oversees, guides, manages, and integrates supply chain operations. (limit characters)
3. Integrates and aligns acquisition, delivery and management of supplies, equipment, and services to ensure the successful delivery of patient care. (limit characters)
4. Establishes policy and ensures best practices are implemented as appropriate.
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5. Directs all supply management, material management, production control activities.
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6. Ensures efficient allocation of resources for assets through the entire lifecycle (which includes planning, requirement determination, procurement, maintenance/upgrade, management/utilization and disposal). (limit characters)
7. Analyzes the supply chain developing actions as a result of analysis results, metrics, quality assurance/compliance, operating practices, and reporting.
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8. Develops and executes remediation actions of deficiencies.
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9. Develops a formalized communication and education plan to consolidate/standardize common use products.
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10. Performs broad and comprehensive formal studies of benefits, impacts, characteristics, and problems. (limit characters)
11. Conducts strategic planning and quality management of the equipment and leasing programs.
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12. Plans and coordinates with fiscal, acquisition, clinical, and administrative operations in the managing and integrating of supply chain operations. (limit characters)
13. Plans, develops, and adapts the supply chain management procedures as needed to coordinate the management and control of all expendable (EX) and non-expendable (NX) inventory. (limit characters)
14. Determines, formulates, and recommends operating policies relative to the management of material.
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15. Oversees the planning and coordination of periodic inspections, inventories, and change of hand receipt accounts. (limit characters)
16. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of the logistics activities and operations.
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17. Provides support, technical guidance, and assistance to all organizational logistics personnel. (limit characters)
18. Conducts cost-benefit analysis for procurements through the total supply chain.
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19. Oversees inventory management and accountability for all material and commodities.
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20. Manages the performance and measurement of logistics support functions including expendable (EX) and non-expendable (NX) inventory management activities, acquisition program support, warehouse, and in some cases transportation, and mailroom/reproduction support.
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21. Responsible for the formal accounting of special and/or sensitive items.
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22. Advises leadership of equipment on hand and equipment readiness issues which have a direct impact on patient care. (limit characters)
23. Develops strategies to assist supported activities and the acquisition staff with Advanced Procurement Planning (APP).
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24. Collaborates with leadership to ensure integrated and seamless logistics and acquisition support to customers.
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25. Leads the development of long-range plans and consolidated requirements into acquisition strategies for services, supplies, and equipment. (limit characters)
26. Oversees pre-award and post-award contract administration.
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27. Analyzes requirements, develops forecasts, directs re-allocation, and provides guidance for the execution of funds. (limit characters)
28. Utilizes financial information to match projected expenditure rates with acquisition lead times and anticipated workloads.
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29. Manages multi-million-dollar budgets for staff training, expendable supplies, equipment (both capital and non-capital), assigned staff salaries, special projects, durable medical supplies, and equipment. (limit characters)
30. Accounts for funds used to requisition expendable (EX) and non-expendable (NX) property. (limit characters)
31. Performs emergency management functions, when needed, organizing and facilitating acquisition of resources and distribution of supplies, equipment, and services. (limit characters)
32. Plans, organizes, and assigns work to subordinates engaged in logistics and property management through subordinate supervisors. (limit characters)
33. Develops short- and long-range plans, milestones, and policy for the accomplishment of assigned functions.
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34. Participates on or leads various national workgroups that are established to improve and re-engineer logistics operations, systems, and policies. (limit characters)
35. Ensures all subordinates supervisors and staff keep compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives, and procedures. (limit characters)
36. Informs and educates individuals/groups to enable them to better understand and utilize the services provided.
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37. Provides advice and counsel to employees and subordinate supervisors relative to work and administrative matters.
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38. Prepares requests for filling vacancies to meet workload requirements.
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39. Executes administration and personnel management responsibilities.
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40. Ensures equity in performance standards that are developed by subordinate supervisors.
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