INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Naval Air Systems Command
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Department of the Navy
Location
California
Salary
$93,358 - $121,371
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 14, 2026
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing and tracking supplies and inventory for a naval school in California, ensuring everything is stocked efficiently and problems are solved quickly.
You'll use computer systems to monitor items, analyze costs, and suggest improvements to keep operations running smoothly.
It's a good fit for someone organized with experience in logistics or supply chain who enjoys problem-solving in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in inventory management or related field
- Ability to prepare and analyze documents following inventory policies and directives
- Skill in reviewing and summarizing supply processes and objectives
- Proficiency in applying methods to develop timely and economical solutions for supply issues
- Experience resolving problems in supply processes, work methods, and data management
- Familiarity with automated inventory systems for stock management and tracking
Full Job Description
You will serve as an INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST in the FACILITIES AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OFFICE of NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Preparing and analyzing documents according to inventory management directives, policies and instructions; 2) Reviewing and summarizing information relating to the supply process and objectives; 3) Applying specialized methods and techniques to develop timely and economical solutions; 4) Resolving issues related to supply processes, work methods, and supply data management.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:
- You will report material problems to management and offer alternative solutions.
- You will determine cost effectiveness on inventory program initiatives.
- You will use an automated inventory system to manage stock replenishment, track inventory, and adjust supplies.
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