LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Description:

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Requirements:

Conditions of Employment cont.

• This is a Term position NTE 01--31-28; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series 0346

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Which includes knowledge of theories and principles of logistics management planning and execution. Practical knowledge of systems subsystem and/or commodity design along with familiarity of specifications and understanding of maintenance requirements during the stages of supply chain management. Knowledge of system concepts and design as they apply to product support integration between product support providers. Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of organizations involved in system plans. Knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria used in measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of programs to improve plans, and in developing and modifying work methods. Knowledge of support requirements related to the supply chain to provide coverage of funding, supply, and a variety of other technical support activities. Knowledge of major issues, program goals, work operations, and managerial channels of activities involved in Aircraft and Munitions systems management with regard to sustainment programs within the supply chain. Knowledge of contractual processes, procedures, and technical requirements sufficient to serve as a technical representative.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating contingency support, logistics readiness deployment and execution, war reserve materiel management, base/expeditionary support, sustainment, redeployment, bed down of munitions as well as organizational functions involved in logistical support.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures as well as knowledge of theories and principles of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions into a total, well structured, and viable program.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, techniques and methods of assigned specializations and functions.
• Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance personnel, and developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and working cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Skill in the use of office automation tools and techniques to design and generate reports, briefing materials, and/or comparable documents.
• Ability to stratify resources against approved programs, to plan, present, and execute budgets; to analyze budget Impacts on programs; and to forecast long-term funding requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.