Department of the Navy

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia Full time

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia

Salary Range: $62020 - $80624 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

  • You will maintain the missile maintenance inventory within prescribed levels or adjusted stock levels and reorder points using standard formulae and prescribed procedures.
  • You will receive and screen documents used to track maintenance requisitions and take appropriate action to ensure accountability of components during the maintenance process.
  • You will maintain an accurate accounting and reporting system for maintenance inventories and perform standardized property management control processes.
  • You will use automated systems and regulations to verify availability of material while coordinating substitutions and referral actions to meet required delivery dates.
  • You will conduct research and/or reconcile documents for all inventory irregularities and initiate action to obtain paperwork for any material received by production not recorded in the database.
  • You will coordinate with Ordnance Maintenance Production Branch and customers, when necessary, to obtain material status information follow-up on urgently required items, and/or expedite delivery of material to fulfill requirements.
  • You will prepare and maintain charts/diagrams on magazines, compound, and shed space usage, considering hazard class, compatibility group and Net Explosive Weight (NEW) using established methods for ordnance storage and segregation.
  • You will prepare and submit required Missing, Lost, Stolen and Recovers (MLSR) and Financial Liability and Investigation of Property Loss (FLIP/DD2200) reports.

Qualifications: Your resume must also 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 and knowledge of U.S. Naval ordnance inventory management policies and procedures, including storage, handling, and transportation of explosives, ammunition, and weapons systems. Experience and possess in-depth understanding of Navy safety standards and procedures for the storage and transportation of hazardous materials, particularly related to ordnance. Experience and ability to utilize Navy-specific inventory management systems such as Ordnance Information Systems (OIS) or other NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and NAVSUP supply chain management software. Experience and possess strong analytical skills to reconcile inventory discrepancies and ensure the accuracy of ordnance records. Experience and attention to detail in conducting physical inventory counts, inspecting materials, and ensuring proper classification of ordnance. Experience and ability to work in a highly regulated environment, ensuring compliance with Navy safety regulations and operational standards. Experience and possess effective communication skills to work with various military departments, contractors, and supply chain teams to ensure proper inventory management. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: EMAIL ADDRESS FOR RESUME: nmclant_recruitment_announcements_61162_ims@us.navy.mil "Please include 'INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST' in the subject line when submitting resume." Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-21