Clarification from the agency

This announcement is only open to Veterans Health Administration employees.

Logistics Operations/Supply Chain Integration

Serves as the senior logistics management officer.

Exercises supply chain management responsibility for the coordination and integration of new technology and/or implementation of new supply/equipment requirements.

Develops performance measurement/management for statistical analysis, workload projections, and process management.

Conducts cost-benefit analysis for procurements through the total supply chain.

Conducts audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews of all logistics activities to ensure they provide satisfactory levels of service and comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.

Oversees all activities that will be involved in providing needed logistics support.

Serves as the liaison to the VISN, Office of Acquisition and Logistics and the VHA Procurement and Logistics Office; to include the Director of the appropriate acquisition Regional Procurement Office (RPO).

Serves as the Chairperson or Co-Chair of the Medical Center Clinical Product Review Committee; exercises delegated approval from the Medical Center Director to approve all trials and evaluations for new products and equipment.

Mentors and guides VA HCS and supported catchment area logistics personnel, including interns resulting from the national Logistics and Acquisition Training Programs.

Serves as the VA HCS Accountable Officer to ensure that all government property is accounted for receipt of title to final utilization and disposal.

Plans, develops, and adapts the supply chain management procedures as needed to coordinate the management and control of all VA HCS EX and NX inventory.

Oversees inventory management and accountability for all material and commodities.

Develops implements and evaluates the logistics and property accountability plans and policies for the organization.

Advises the Medical Center Director of equipment on hand and equipment readiness issues which have a direct impact on patient care.

Monitors progress toward meeting the logistics plan, identifies causes and impacts of delays or other problems related to overall execution of the logistics plan and adjusts plans and schedules to mitigate those impacts.

Leverages life cycle management practices to ensure efficient allocation of resources for assets through the entire lifecycle.

Works closely and collaboratively with the Biomedical and Engineering staff as part of the overall management of the property/equipment program.

Conducts strategic planning and quality management of the equipment and leasing programs.

Develops strategies to assist supported activities and the acquisition staff with Advanced Procurement Planning (APP).

Takes the lead and coordinates with the Network Contract Office (NCO) and associated RPO to ensure integrated and seamless logistics and acquisition support to customers.

Oversees pre-award and post-award contract administration, procurement package assembly, submission in eCMS or other electronic databases, and coordination with Contracting.

Collaborates and negotiates with customers to ensure pre-award contract documents are completed for all contracting activities with the VA HCS and supported catchment area.

Manages multi-million-dollar budgets for staff training, expendable supplies, equipment.

Becomes the Logistics Section Chief when the Facility Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated and the Incident Commander requires the position to be filled.

Supervision

Working through subordinate supervisors, plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinates engaged in logistics and property management across organizational lines.

Develops plans, milestones, and policy for the accomplishment of assigned functions on an immediate and long-range basis.

Reviews work completed by subordinates, accepting, amending, or rejecting work as appropriate.

Exercises significant supervisory responsibilities in dealing with officials of other sections or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank.

Executes administration and personnel management responsibilities.

Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors.

Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of such programs as Equal Opportunity, internal controls, Persons with Disabilities, Labor -Management Relations, and other similar special emphasis programs.

Will be responsible for performing other related supervisory duties.

Work Schedule: M-F 8-4:30pm
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer/PD99536S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2025.

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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience includes, but is not limited to, serving as a supply chain management leader, responsible for ensuring the logistical requirements of an organization are met; planning/coordinating and evaluating various operations to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain operations. Areas of knowledge and skill should include acquisition management, purchasing, transportation, distribution, inventory management and control, expendable and non-expendable equipment, and warehouse operations; experience assisting with budget formulation and forecasting of expenditures. At this level, candidates should possess experience in leading and/or managing a group with a variety of occupations.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Acquisition Strategy
• Administration and Management
• Financial Management
• Leadership
• Manages Human Resources
• Planning and Evaluating
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence

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: Work is primarily sedentary, but requires visits to warehouse and storage areas, loading docks and other facilities. Work is normally performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, and requires safe office practices.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

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.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

• Cover Letter
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

• Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee
• An SF-50 showing 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
• Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
  • Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
  • Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
  • SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veteran's Preference is not accepted on positions announced internal to the Agency.

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