This position is located in the Department of Health (DC Health) within the Health Systems and Preparedness Administration (HSPA), Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR), Logistics Program. DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DC Health believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives
Integral to this role is a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Inventory Management Specialist within OEPR actively fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values. They employ anti-racist practices and principles throughout their work, incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into social work practices. Their passion for working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is evident as they contribute to creating such an environment within the Department, making it an essential aspect of their role. The incumbent candidate for this position will have the unique opportunity serve as member of the public health logistics team supporting emergency response and school health programs within the District. The Inventor Management Specialist within Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR), will work under the general direction of the Logistics Program Manager to support public health readiness, response, and resilience operations within DC health through supporting the management of emergency response assets and school health supplies.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent assists in inventory control processes, including ordering, receiving, storing, tracking, and distributing medical and office supplies to health suites and during emergency activations. Applies knowledge of inventory control and storage procedures specific to medical and health-related supplies (e.g. medications, PPE, first aid materials).Applies knowledge of safe forklift operations in accordance with OSHA regulations, including basic knowledge of forklift inspection, preventive maintenance procedures and general operating principles. Utilizes the ability to accurately read and interpret supply labels, inventory logs, safety data sheets (SDS), and related documentation relevant to warehouse operations.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
Working Conditions / Environment
The work is performed in varied environments, including warehouses, offices, school buildings, and on the road. The incumbent is regularly exposed to outdoor conditions during delivery tasks and must follow safety practices related to driving, lifting, and handling medical supplies.
Other Significant Facts
Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.
Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Term (13 months)
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-2010-09
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered by collective bargaining unit AFGE 2978.
Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of D.C. Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Safety Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
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Criminal background check;
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Traffic record check (as applicable);
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Consumer credit check (as applicable);
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Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
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Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
This position has been designated as Essential.
Employees occupying positions designated as Essential are required to:
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Report to work, and/or remain at work, in order to carry out responsibilities outlined in the “Critical Operations – Essential and Emergency Designations” section shown above.
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Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor) when a situation or condition arises and results in the declaration or announcement of an early dismissal for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
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Report to their duty station on time and as required when a situation or condition occurs which results in a declared emergency resulting in a late arrival or unexpected closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
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Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency.
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The work is usually performed in an office setting, however in emergency situations extensive fieldwork will be required.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.
