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Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education 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.
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GS-07 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For this vacancy, applicants must have held GS-05 or higher for at least for at least 52 weeks to be eligible for the GS-07 grade level.
If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, are a Wage Grade employee, or eligible for non-competitive appointment such as VRA or Schedule A, this question does not apply to you.
Do you meet the time-in-grade requirement as described above? Please select the response below which most accurately describes you.
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GS-09 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For this vacancy, applicants must have held GS-07 or higher for at least for at least 52 weeks to be eligible for the GS-09 grade level.
If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, are a Wage Grade employee, or eligible for non-competitive appointment such as VRA or Schedule A, this question does not apply to you.
Do you meet the time-in-grade requirement as described above? Please select the response below which most accurately describes you.
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All applicants must meet one of the following. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
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GS-7: Carefully read the following descriptions below. Select the one response below that best describes your qualifications for this position at the GS-07 grade level. (Please ensure your resume/application supports the response that you select.)
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GS-9: Carefully read the following descriptions below. Select the one response below that best describes your qualifications for this position at the GS-09 grade level. (Please ensure your resume/application supports the response that you select.)
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The following statements pertain to the Contracting and Procurement Competency (knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Plans and reviews all inventory processes, functions, and related systems.
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Conducts wall-to-wall and periodic inventories.
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Maintains perpetual inventory accounts for expendable items.
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Develops and supports the creation of acquisition strategies and standardization initiatives to acquire and purchase durable medical equipment.
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Analyzes data that impact procurement decisions.
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The following statements pertain to the Planning and Evaluating Competency (organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conducts market research on product pricing and performance.
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Researches opportunities for and conducts analysis of potential cost savings, efficiencies, and process improvements using quantitative and historical usage patterns.
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Utilizes best practices, principles and tools, concepts and methodologies to determine and evaluate supply system performance.
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Identifies and rectifies inventory management issues.
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Conducts short, mid and long-term advanced planning for expendable items and durable medical equipment.
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The following statements pertain to the Technical Competence Competency (uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Performs analytical work to manage, regulate, coordinate and exercise control over expendable supplies.
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Analyzes and advises customers on supply/durable medical equipment purchase recommendations.
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Conducts data/information analysis for acquisition planning associated with durable medical equipment.
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Researches alternative sources for equipment procurement.
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Administers an expendable inventory management program.
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The following statements pertain to the Communication Competency (expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Coordinates with property managers for disposal of surplus or excess supplies.
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Recommends actions to eliminate problems involved in delivering services to inventory customers.
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Advises and informs stakeholders concerning the management, control and accountability of expendable items in use.
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Acts as a central point of contact for the coordination of material support and the resolution of logistics problems.
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Prepares submissions to obtain approval and/or funding for national level expendable supply contracts.
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The following statements pertain to the Technology Application Competency (uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Maintains inventory control records in an automated system.
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Compiles and analyzes performance measures and implements process improvements.
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Conducts effectiveness/efficiency reviews.
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Computes requirements for supplies and durable medical equipment.
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Utilizes automated inventory management system to maintain current inventory data.
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The following statements pertain to the Problem Solving Competency (identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Researches and develops solutions to complex and routine problems.
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Traces sequences of inventory management transactions to resolve questions.
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Manages inventory, independently sets initial stock and par levels, and reorders points and resolves issues.
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Formulates improved inventory management procedures and practices.
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Determines the means and methods to resolve issues and improve operations.
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Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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Resume Reminder - Your resume must 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)
- Salary/Rank etc.
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- References, current or recent supervisor
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. The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses.
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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