Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current members of the 185th ARW, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard

As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OFFICER, GS-0346-13 your duties are below.

1. Manages complex base logistics functions to include Operations Compliance, Cargo Movement, Air Transportation, Logistics Plans, Vehicle Maintenance and Management, Ground Transportation, Fuels Management and Material Management. Directs and coordinates logistics activities including the authorized procurement and provisioning of supplies and services and management of materials and equipment. Exercises independent judgment involving major decisions and actions that have a direct and substantial effect on the organizations and programs managed. Manages all Wing and Geographically Separated Units deployment/redeployment processing, ensuring the deployment readiness of the members. Overseas the development and maintenance of the wing Readiness Reporting Program. Manages and briefs Senior Leadership on the Wings' War Reserve Materials, Support Agreement, and Base Support Plan Program development and sustainment. Conducts all phases of personal property management, supply management, and logistics support for all supported agencies within the Wing and any supported Geographically Separated Units. Manages the base Logistics Squadron Commanders Inspection Program which includes the Squadron Self-Inspection Program and provides The Adjutant General with an Annual Statement of Assurance via the Managers Internal Control Program (MICP) ensuring the health of all base inspection logistics programs maintain compliance. Ensures compliance with a wide variety of federal, state, and local regulatory laws, regulations and guidance and develops all logistics local policies and procedures, remaining aligned with higher level guidance and the Wing's strategic goals and vision. (35%)
2. Provides senior level supervisory oversight for the Wing's Logistics Readiness war and domestic logistics capabilities. Ensures all squadron functions' plans, goals and standards are prepared to meet the needs of the wing's readiness requirements. Incumbent will recommend and participate in the selection of functional supervisors, assign responsibilities, provide guidance, approve leave, establish performance standards and conduct formal and informal appraisals of individuals and Flight performance. Reviews and evaluates performance indicators. Reviews training requirements, directs accomplishment of the training, and evaluates results. Counsels employees regarding problems and complaints. Resolves informal complaints through discussion and negotiation with employees, supervisors and union representatives, and mediates problems between subordinate flights. Initiates and reviews proposals for disciplinary action, when necessary. (30%)
3. Responsible for overall management of the units' resources, manpower, equipment accountability and internal controls. Provides oversight of resources devoted to the Wing's War Reserve Materials and mobility programs, for both personnel and equipment, while advising the Wing Commander on the most effective use of the organization's mobility and readiness budget. Serves as activity/fund manager for assigned logistics accounts. Receives fiscal information from each subordinate function and other agencies to assist with the development of the logistics portion of Operations and Management (O&M) Budget. Evaluates the effects of new programs on funding requirements and directs the preparation of justification for budget revisions. Reviews and verifies logistics financial reports. Evaluates proposals for the application of resources to ensure such proposals are sound in concept, fully and accurately priced, and contributes measurably to increased primary mission effectiveness. Coordinates work as required with the Contracting Officer for logistic requirements, while adhering to the laws and regulations. Provides effective resource management determinations of projects or program segments to be initiated, dropped, or curtailed; with the optimum mix of reduced operating costs and assurance of program efficiency, including where needed introduction of automated processes, methods of improvements, and labor saving devices. Serves as the Wing's Accountable Officer for all on-base and GSU property, including authorized supplies, classified/unclassified equipment, fuels, weapons and munitions. (25%)
4. Oversees and/or participates in unit assessments, inspections, installation deployment plans, deployments, disaster preparedness exercises, and Crisis Action Team (CAT) operations required to maintain the highest state of readiness. Directs the Wing's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in support of local and regional exercises and/or real-world contingencies. May be called upon to perform additional duties in support of various programs at the Group and Wing level. (10%)
5. Performs other duties as assigned. D243400

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/09/2025 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS (O-4 to O-5)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0346-13: Must haveexperience in the following:

1. 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
2. Must have experience, education, or training which includes identifying activities involving logistical support operations.
3. Experience integrating the actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to develop a comprehensive logistics plan.
4. Experience monitoring such functions as program planning, resource and fiscal management, training, manpower management, and/or automated data processing to meet the logistics plan.
5. Experience identifying delays or problems and developing corrective actions.
6. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
7. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

1. Ability to ensure a program that fosters adequate health, welfare, morale, training, and mission readiness of assigned personnel, while meeting operational demands in an agile combat support environment.
2. Skill to perform senior base level strategic planning, sets base policy, and develops installation guidelines that have application across organizational lines within the wing and any Geographically Separated Units.
3. Knowledge of an administrative, clerical, scientific, artistic, or technical nature not related to trade, craft, or manual-labor work it is properly allocated to the GS.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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