Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory)

Summary The Pharmacy Procurement Management Specialist is responsible for the management of all procurement related activities of the Pharmacy Service. The incumbent is the fund control point specialist and lead technician for the procurement area. The incumbent consistently applies independent technical judgment without the need for direct daily supervision. The incumbent displays comprehensive working knowledge of the most complex practices and procedures of medication and supply procurement. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional DUTIES: The Pharmacy Procurement Management Specialist is responsible for the management of all procurement-related activities of the Pharmacy Service. The incumbent is the fund control point specialist and lead technician for the procurement area. The incumbent consistently applies independent technical judgment without the need for direct daily supervision. The incumbent displays comprehensive working knowledge of the most complex practices and procedures of medication and supply procurement. The incumbent serves as a consultant to other Services regarding procurement processes, drug availability, budget development, contract management, and audit practices. The incumbent is responsible for surveillance and improvement of the procurement program. The incumbent actively participates in defining strategic goals, developing and implementing tools for program evaluation, and educating facility staff in all aspects of procurement. Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full-time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 References: Please provide

Created: 2026-04-23