Inventory Management Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: April 8, 2026 (0 days ago)
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United States Fleet Forces Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Virginia
Salary
$51,210 - $81,436
per year
Type
Full-Time
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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).
This job involves managing inventory for Navy ship repairs at a naval shipyard, including planning storage for materials, checking stock readiness, and coordinating deliveries to keep projects on track.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in supply chain logistics who can handle fast-paced, high-pressure settings and understands military-specific rules for handling items like hazardous materials.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented organizer comfortable working in a team environment focused on supporting submarine and ship maintenance.
You will serve as an Inventory Management Specialist in the Job Readiness Coordination Branch (JRC) (530.1), Project Support Division (530), Supply Department (500) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing core material and supply principles, as well as DOD specific supply and material policies, procedures, regulations, and ability to interpret/translate same.
Experience with cradle-to-grave supply chain management concepts and requirements Experience with various inventory storage requirements for ship material (e.g.
long, short, wet, dry) and ability to make determinations. Experience planning, evaluating, and selecting appropriate locations for storing items.
Experience performing status checks of material to ensure ready-for-issue. Experience reconciling material with inventories to identify late or missing deliveries.
Experience ensuring delivery of materials are timely and accurate. Experience with shipping, scheduling and issuing material.
Experience and proficiency in prioritizing multiple resources and efforts simultaneously while operating in a high traffic and dynamic environment.
GS-07 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing core material and supply principles, as well as DOD specific supply and material policies, procedures, regulations, and ability to interpret/translate same.
Experience with cradle-to-grave supply chain management concepts and requirements. Experience with various inventory storage requirements for ship material (e.g.
long, short, wet, dry) and ability to make determinations. Experience planning, evaluating, and selecting appropriate locations for storing items.
Experience performing status checks of material to ensure ready-for-issue. Experience reconciling material with inventories to identify late or missing deliveries. Experience performing inventory.
Experience in prioritizing multiple resources and efforts simultaneously while operating in a high traffic and dynamic environment Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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:
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