Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Property and Asset Management Division (PAMD), Office of Logistical Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. PAMD provides office supplies, equipment and materials, property accountability as well as inventory controls. Provides cost-effective and systematic processes for developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing assets. PAMD oversees the following program areas; Inventory and Asset Management; Central Issue of Uniforms and Equipment; Central Shipping and Receiving; Property Re-utilization and Disposal; Weapon and Ammunition; Lost and Found; and Prisoner Property Programs. An Inventory Management Specialist (OIS Property Officer): Serves as an Inventory Management Specialist responsible for the inventory of the Office of Information Systems (OIS) equipment and other assets and tracking the accountable property within the agencies established property management system. Provide technical advice, and recommendations, on program policies and procedures to manage inventory systems and supply activities. Provide training and technical support to OIS contract staff responsible for storing and distributing OIS equipment. Performs mandatory accountability evaluations, technical inspections, and reporting according to the established USCP performance standards. Support OIS leadership with the short, mid, and long-term advanced planning for new and replacement of assets. Interacts and coordinates with other service lines and stakeholders to balance competing priorities and requirements, technological enhancements, and budget constraints as they apply property management. Advise OIS on storage space, modernization programs, the feasibility and estimated cost of particular types of material handling equipment, and the establishment of amortization criteria of equipment. Survey OIS's distribution and storage operations, evaluates the level of productivity, assesses compliance with established policies and procedures, and provides recommendations for modifications and operational improvements. Processes and inventory new asset/property orders. Inspect items, review shipping documents, verify, and that confirm items initially ordered are received as purchased. Inspects incoming property and equipment noting discrepancies in quantity, quality, and receipt of incomplete or damaged items. Receives and enters all OIS rotating assets into automated system before they are available for use or placed in storage. Creates and maintains Item Master Records in Maximo for OIS property assets/equipment. Install barcode labels on new assets and ensure barcodes are placed on the existing rotating property assets/equipment items. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. This position requires a valid US Driver's License. The hours are 0730 to 1600 hours. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-9/GS-11 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-8/GS-10 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) independently provide property accountability, inventory controls and acquisition planning; 2) inventory management and automated assessment management system experience and knowledge using the acquisition, receipt, distribution, storage, utilization, maintenance, and disposal of organizational inventory; and 3) utilize performance improvement methodologies to improve the overall management of assets; conducts analysis and uses intensive knowledge of assets to make recommendations concerning standardization. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education EDUCATION-- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for CP-9/GS-11 may be met by a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements described in each grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.