Inventory Management Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing publishing storage and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic inventive individual looking for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Agency Support Operations Government Publishing Office in WashingtonDistrict of Columbia.
- Analyze and review inventory database system to prepare necessary adjustments to general materials passport smart card material products balances related paper trails and on hand inventory quantities reports.
- Review and evaluate daily and monthly inventory reports to determine accuracy of load tickets move orders transfers and other documents.
- Answer inquiries regarding general materials passports smart card materials products availability in the inventory and inventory balances through meetings.
- Prepare and submit weekly analysis of system deficiencies for appropriate action and corrections.
- Review coordinate and maintain the statuses of all outstanding back orders.
- You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
- Selectee may be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigation for Suitability.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
- TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify.
- Overtime may be required.
To qualify for the Inventory Management Specialist PGyou must meet the following requirements:
Specialized Experience:
One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular specialized experience education or training to perform successfully the duties of the position or typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: (1) Analyzing inventory management reports; (2) Utilizing automated inventory management systems to maintain current inventory data; and (3) Researching and analyzing information to resolve questions and issues regarding inventory discrepancies.
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Education:
Masters or equivalent graduate degree
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2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
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LL.B. or J.D. if related
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Combination of education and experience which equals 100%.
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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (09/08/2026) to be considered.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may be used or this grade level. Employment of Relatives 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.
Are you using your education to qualify You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses grades and GPA semester year and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: information
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The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail MARC VRE etc.).
Background Investigation:
For a Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
The selectee will work shift 1 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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.
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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