Summary

Are you an experienced property or inventory management professional looking to lead a high-impact program supporting the NIH research mission? We are seeking a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist to oversee property accountability, inventory operations, lifecycle asset management, and a team of inventory professionals. Be sure your resume clearly highlights your supervisory, property management, inventory control, and compliance experience.

Duties

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• Leads and manages a centralized inventory and property management program supporting multiple NIH Institutes and Centers, ensuring effective stewardship of accountable government assets.
• Supervises inventory management staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, developing employees, and fostering a high-performing team.
• Directs the full lifecycle management of government property, including acquisition, accountability, inventory, transfer, reutilization, and disposal.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, HHS, and NIH property management policies, regulations, and internal control requirements while maintaining audit-ready property records.
• Analyzes inventory data, funding, and operational requirements to improve inventory management, strengthen accountability, and recommend process improvements.
• Serves as the principal advisor to leadership on property and inventory management issues and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support NIH operations.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 annually.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing integrated management and control of activities involving specialized supplies and equipment; planning and determining current and future requirements for the major supply groups assigned; maintaining inventory control records in an automated system; investigating discrepancies between the physical inventory and the inventory database in order to review corresponding records and resolve problems; and developing documents and reports on inventory results.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

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Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 25lbs on a regular basis and occasionally items weighing up to 40 to 50lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework, compressed schedules, flexible schedules.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process.
• Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).

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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.

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