SummaryThis position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL), National Acquisition Center, Denver Logistics Center (DLC), in Golden, Colorado. The position is assigned to the Distribution Management Section (DMS) of the Logistics Division.
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Major Duties:- Manage the flow of material into and out of the warehouse with an emphasis on receiving.
- Manage the storage of stock items to ensure proper storage, prevention of loss or damage, and accountability.
- Resolve problems related to the movement and control of special equipment or hazardous material.
- Develop technical requirements for services provided by contractors.
- Monitor and control the maintenance of equipment used in a distribution center.
- Manage motor vehicle control for a distribution center.
- Evaluate equipment to determine whether new or replacement equipment should be used.
- Evaluate stock levels to determine when shipping supplies should be ordered.
- Place orders for shipping supplies.
- Implement warehouse and storage operation plans, policies, and procedures.
- Adjust work procedures based on the resources that are readily available.
- Evaluate warehousing operations for compliance with regulations, policies, and sound inventory management practices.
- Assist in gathering information used for developing goals and objectives.
- Utilize an automated system to manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of material.
- Maintain files, collect data and prepare reports for a distribution center.
- Adjust workload priorities and delegate tasks to meet objectives.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail for a distribution center, as well as small parcel receipt and shipment.
- Determine the suitability and usefulness of existing and proposed storage sites and Facilities.
- Inspect the work of outside contractors for acceptability.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (8-hour shift that rotates)Compressed/Flexible: Yes
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: PD44044A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Conditions of employmentConditions of Employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/03/2026.
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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade.
Driver's License: Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
- Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the principles of acquisition and inventory management to control and account for stock. Distribution, storage facilities, and supply management. Resolving problems related to the movement and control of special equipment or hazardous material. Human Resource Principles. EEO principles, policies, and programs. Knowledge of employee performance plans to determine employees are performing their assigned duties and ability to gather reports and analyze data based off that information. Shipping and transportation systems including USPS, FedEx, and UPS and the proper product shipping handling procedures to reduce risk of damage. Knowledge of security measures and principles to prevent loss of product and control access. Knowledge of protective clothing, safety, and hazardous material handling procedures and equipment to ensure that the work environment is safe and employees are trained to properly handle hazardous material. Maintaining files, collecting data and preparing reports for a distribution center. Ability to guide and teach employees in their duties, procedures, and policies;
OR, - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; OR,
- Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a 4-year course of study, the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
- Attention to Detail
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Awareness
- Production and Processing
- Project Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Self-Management
- Teamwork
- Work Practices
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; religions; 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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily physical in nature. Typically, the work performed includes pulling, lifting, moving, wrapping, and storing objects that are up to 50 pounds in weight. This work includes lifting objects from floor level to above shoulder level.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy.
To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications:- Perform end-to-end logistics operations, including receiving, inventorying, stocking, pulling, and shipping materials and supplies.
- Review sales reports and routine inventory data to maintain appropriate stock levels and support organizational objectives.
- Learn, retain, and apply training effectively in the work environment.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Collaborate with team members to complete high-priority tasks and participate in calibration or review groups to support mission success.
- Use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to manage data, maintain inventory records, and generate reports.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and peers while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and timeliness.
- Possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.
Additional informationUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration (HRA) at The Fair Chance Act.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
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