Department of Homeland Security

Inventory Management Specialist

Baltimore, Maryland Full time

Inventory Management Specialist

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland

Salary Range: $70623 - $91815 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-2010-9, Inventory Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF NAVAL ENGINEERING in Baltimore, MD.

Major Duties:

  • You will serve as an Inventory Management Specialist and be responsible for the Planning, Estimating, Scheduling and Business Management (PES/BM) Division Supply Branch of the Industrial Department at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore MD.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Manages inventories held by the ICP, expensed inventories held by shops, and supports contractor owned inventories. Uses a credit card to purchase project materials. Manages inventories that are requirements driven and linked to planned work. Manages government inventories and supports contractor managed inventories (including GSA 4PL). Performs Market Research to identify sources of supply, pricing, and availability . Submits SAP procurements with all supporting documentation. Preforms ICP Inspections to resolve frustrated material Conducts Post Award Administration on SAP procurements. Complete the following within one year of hiring: - Complete all training requirements necessary to obtain and use a government credit card. - Complete Industrial Project Management System training necessary to manage material lists

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience reviewing project material lists to identify materials that are shared by work items and consolidate them to reduce procurement workload. Experience reviewing scheduled workload with Contractors, including GSA 4PL, and discuss their inventory preparations for projects. Experience managing retail inventory located at the SFLC Inventory Control Point (ICP) based on workload requirements. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Font size should not be smaller than 10pts & margins no smaller than .5 inches. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume, any applicable assessments, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM EST on 03/30/2026. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, we will not be able to consider it as part of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Oksana Elgamal at Oksana.Elgamal@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-30