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Inventory Management Specialist, Government Security and Intelligent Documents Job in Washington

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Job Description

The State Publishing Office (GPO) is hiring an Inventory Management Specialist for its Government Security and Intelligent Documents division in Washington, DC.

In this PG-12 role, you’ll manage inventory operations for secure credentials, passport materials, and general supplies, ensuring exact tracking and reporting.

This role is best-suited for federal employees with inventory management background who are prepared to tackle sensitive materials and support GPO's mission of providing safe document solutions to the government.

You’ll review purchases to set up and track Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), receipts, and Material Requisition Orders (MROs).

Your operate involves carrying out weekly inventories of protected credentials and passport materials, creating barcodes and License Plate Numbers (LPNs) for production materials, and scheduling both safe and non-secure shipments.

You’ll also facilitate Work-in-Process (WIP) counts and reconciliation, and process purchase and invoice requests. As an Inventory Management Specialistyou’ll distribute perform through the inventory database to Material Handlers and PPW employees, and supply on-the-job training to lower-grade staff.

You’ll prepare day-to-day, weekly, and monthly reports on transactions for production materials, MROs, and waste shipments. This role calls for attention to aspect, creative thinking, and decision-making competencies to uphold the integrity of GPO's inventory systems.

Posted On Wednesday 15th July 2026
Organization Government Security and Intelligent Documents
Location Washington
Job Type Full-time
Address 732 North Capitol St. NW, Washington, MS 20401
Last Date Tuesday 28th July 2026
Pay Grade PG 12
Salary & Compensation

Salary: $102,415 - $133,142 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for the Inventory Management SpecialistPG-2010-12, you must have one year of specialized expertise at the PG-11 level or equivalent in the federal solution. Specialized know-how contains reviewing purchases to track BPAs, receipts, and MROs. Managing annual financial audits; carrying out weekly inventories of protected credentials and passport materials; and processing documents into an inventory database.

  • One year of specialized experience at the PG-11 level or equivalent, such as reviewing purchases to discover and track new BPAs, receipts, and MROs.
  • Background managing annual financial audits.
  • Carrying out weekly inventories of safe credentials, passport material, and general materials.
  • Receiving, reviewing, and processing all documents into an inventory database.
  • Distributing function through the inventory database to employees.
  • Carrying out on-the-job training to lower-grade employees.
  • Scheduling protected and non-secure shipments.
  • Volunteer operate (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) is credited as qualifying expertise.
  • Education can’t be substituted for specialized know-how at this grade level.
  • All qualification conditions must be met by the closing date (07/28/2026).
Role Responsibilities

Assess purchases to find and track new BPAs, receipts, and MROs.

  • Obtain, evaluate, and procedure all documents into an inventory database.
  • Prepare and submit everyday, weekly, and monthly reports on transactions for production materials, MROs, waste shipments, etc.
  • Distribute perform through the inventory database to Material Handlers and PPW employees.
  • Build barcodes and LPNs for production materials (paper, passport, secure credentials).
  • Schedule safe and non-secure shipments.
  • Facilitate WIP counts and reconciliation.
  • Examine and workflow purchase and invoice requests.
Conditions & Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is called for.

  • Must successfully pass pre-employment needs before appointment.
  • May demand to assist a one-year probationary period.
  • Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must be capable to obtain and keep up a Secret security clearance.
  • Must undergo a background investigation for a Secret clearance.
  • Time-in-grade: must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level (PG-11 or equivalent).
  • Function schedule: First shift, 7:00 am
  • 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday (5x8-hour days).
  • Telework isn’t open; remote operate isn’t authorized.
Benefits

Finish federal advantages package covering health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

  • Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
  • Paid federal holidays, annual exit, and sick depart.
  • Access to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
  • Eligibility for Federal Employees Health Upsides (FEHB) and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if you gather the minimum qualifications.

  • You’ll complete an Occupational Questionnaire that assesses your competencies.
  • Your responses to the questionnaire will be compared against your resume and supporting documentation.
  • You’ll get a numeric rating located on your questionnaire responses and submission info.
  • The Human Capital Specialist may verify qualifications through standard assess, interview questions, perform samples, demonstrations, and reference verifies.
  • Inflated qualifications may consequence in exclusion from further consideration.
  • Competencies evaluated: Attention to Element, Creative Thinking, Decision Making.
  • Top you may be referred to the Selecting Authorized for further evaluate.
Required Documents

Resume (restricted to 2 pages) that covers for each applicable role: compact summary of responsibilities, accomplishments, and findings. Don’t copy and paste post descriptions.

  • SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (present or former federal employees) showing highest grade held, role title, series, step, pay, tenure, and promotion potential. Award SF-50s aren’t acceptable.
  • Existing Fiscal Year (FY2025) Performance Appraisal showing acceptable performance, or a written explanation if not obtainable.
  • DD-214 (Participant Copy
  • if claiming Veterans' Preference.
  • VA Letter and SF-15 if claiming Veterans' Preference based on compensable disability, widow/spouse entitlement, or Purple Heart.
  • Active task service members may hand in a certification of expected discharge within 120 days (VOW Act).
  • Schedule A documentation (if registering under disability appointment
  • letter from a licensed medical professional, vocational rehabilitation specialist, or disability gains agency.
  • Peace Corps or VISTA volunteer documentation (if relevant).
How to Apply

Unseal the formal application portal and with your the authorized application portal/Login.gov account. If you don't have an account, generate one before beginning.

  • Complete the online submission package, which involves your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, your resume, and any needed supporting documents.
  • Upload your resume (2-page cap) and other documents. Confirm they’re legible and wrap up. If you upload multiple copies of the matching document, only the last copy will be considered.
  • Review your submission package, finalize the Involve Personal Details section, and send in your submission by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/28/2026.
  • After submission, monitor your application status in the formal submission portal. You’ll obtain email notifications at each step: submission received, eligible/ineligible, referred/not referred, selected/not selected.
Additional Information

This role is piece of the Government Security and Intelligent Documents division at GPO.

  • The selectee must obtain and uphold a Secret security clearance; the background investigation may obtain 6 weeks to 12 months. An interim clearance may be granted pending concluding adjudication.
  • The agency may rescind the tentative provide if the candidate can’t obtain an interim clearance.
  • This announcement is also advertised under Delegated Examining announcement count 26-13003819-DE-KK.
  • Candidates eligible under the Veterans Employment Prospect Act (VEOA) may put in.
  • Profession transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligible you may get priority consideration.
  • People with disabilities (Schedule A) are encouraged to register.
  • For questions, contact Kim Kemp at 202-512-1492 or [email protected].
  • Post reconsideration requests must be sent in within 5 business days of the spot of outcomes.
About Company

The Public sector Publishing Office (GPO) is the federal government's main resource for printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital information. As a legislative branch agency, GPO provides innovative offerings to other agencies, making sure protected and consistent document production. This Inventory Management Specialist role is within the Government Security and Intelligent Documents division, which handles sensitive materials including safe credentials and passport components. This role straight assists GPO's mission to provide secure, high-quality document answers to the state. GPO provides a secure federal path with complete benefits, transit subsidies, and the opportunity to function on critical national security documents.

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FAQs
What kinds of expertise qualify for the Inventory Management Specialist PG-12 role?

Qualifying expertise involves reviewing purchases to track BPAs, receipts, and MROs. Managing annual financial audits; conducting weekly inventories of protected credentials and passport materials; processing documents into an inventory database; distributing work to employees; training lower-grade staff; and scheduling safe and non-secure shipments. Volunteer experience through programs like Peace Corps or AmeriCor…

Can education substitute for the needed specialized know-how at the PG-12 level?

No, substitution of education in lieu of specialized expertise isn’t allowed for this grade level. You must have one year of specialized know-how at the PG-11 level or equivalent.

What is the security clearance need for this role?

You must be capable to obtain and keep up a Secret security clearance. This involves a background investigation that may obtain 6 weeks to 12 months. An interim clearance may be granted located on preliminary checks, but the agency may rescind the give if an interim clearance isn’t obtained.

Is telework or remote operate open for this role?

No, telework isn’t on offer and this role isn’t remote. The operate schedule is first shift, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, on-site at the GPO facility in Washington, DC.

What documents are called for for current or former federal employees?

You must send in your most new SF-50 showing the highest grade held, position title, series, step, salary, tenure, and promotion potential. An award SF-50 isn’t acceptable. You also need your existing Fiscal Year (FY2025) Performance Appraisal showing acceptable performance, or a written explanation if it isn’t obtainable.

How are candidates evaluated for this Inventory Management Specialist position?

Your resume and supporting documents are reviewed against the minimum qualifications. You then finalize an Occupational Questionnaire that assesses competencies like Attention to Detail, Creative Thinking, and Decision Making. Your numeric rating is based on your questionnaire responses and submission info. The Human Capital Specialist may verify qualifications through meetings, function samples, or reference review…