Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT.
This National Guard position is for a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDT5902900 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
Duties
As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0346-9, you will control and coordinate various plans and programs involving aircraft logistics to include mobility, contingency, financial and facility management, and maintenance manning; and to accomplish budget formulations, and execution evaluations of logistics operating funds and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds for Depot Level Repairables (DLRs).
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Serves as a consultant and authority to the Logistics Chief. Reviews all mobility, contingency, Emergency War and exercise plans affecting logistics and evaluates requirements in relation to capabilities and tasking. Performs studies, provides analyses, and makes recommendations. Reviews the logistics division portion of classified plans for full compliance with security regulations and policies to ensure that security compromise does not exists. Writes and edits local instructions concerning the position's area of responsibility. Develops and maintains the logistics portion of base mobility plans and other plans and submits plans to base logistics specialist. Meets with the logistics chief, staff members, and supervisors to inform of requirements, tasks and changes as they occur, and advises personnel of their responsibilities. Controls and monitors the development, negotiation and coordination of host-tenant and interservice support agreements. Controls and monitors all mobility training to ensure that tasked personnel receive appropriate training such as load planning, palletizing, cargo courier responsibilities, hazardous cargo preparation, etc. Recommends personnel for assignment to mobility positions. Serves with the logistics chief, or as an official representative or as a member of a planning committee, with mobility, contingency, military exercises and various other plans.
2. Formulates the annual logistics operating budget and DLR O&M budget for the logistics division for inclusion in the base financial plan. Issues guidance to, and coordinates with logistics production chiefs in the development of quarterly and annual logistics operating budgets and DLR O&M budget estimates. Reviews, edits, and consolidates the logistics operating budget and DLR O&M budget estimates for the logistics organization. Prepares or edits narrative justifications for projected funding needs to the Comptroller Division. Plans and anticipates allotment of logistics operating funds and DLR O&M funds for the logistics organization. Analyzes budgetary relationships and develops recommendations for budgetary actions for logistics programs and specific functions. Evaluates trends and operating costs which are used to project future commitments and obligations. Monitors the use and rate of expenditures of logistics operating and DLR O&M funds through continuing dialogue with logistics production chiefs and review of written documents and records. Analyzes logistics operating and DLR O&M funding provided and ensures quarterly allotment to maintenance is adequate to meet projected requirements. Prepares, justifies, and submits unfunded and unprogrammed requirements through the logistics chief to the Financial Management Board. Performs in-depth, rigorous analysis of logistics operating and DLR O&M budget requests received from the logistics production supervisors by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs and exploring alternative methods of funding.
3. Controls the workday accounting program for logistics and tracks usage and requirements for the fiscal year. Makes recommendations to the logistics chief. Uses the Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) computer and/or a personal computer (PC) to accomplish these and other related tasks. Controls and monitors logistics manning authorizations and personnel assignments for civilian and military personnel. Controls and monitors the operation and logistics of the personnel subsystem of the CAMS. Advises on manning and personnel assignments, changes, needs and problem areas. Monitors, maintains, and coordinates updates to the Unit Manning Document (UMD). Responsible for all actions concerning personnel readiness to include developing personnel operating procedures for mobility. Advises the logistics division chief when manpower authorizations appear unbalanced based on analytical and statistical studies. Monitors the logistics security program to include tracking the issuance of security clearances, establishment of special security clearances, and establishment of special security. Writes and edits logistics security regulations and operating instructions; and provides security requirement assessment for various logistics sections and programs
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
6. Wear of the military uniform is prohibited while in technician status.
7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training involving judgment and/or analytical ability in the logistics field. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training involving detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities). Experience integrating actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to meet program goals. Experience interpreting and applying regulations, laws or practices. Experience planning and organizing work assignments.
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.
Education
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. RESUME
Your resume MUST BE IN PDF document format. The resume maybe submitted in any writing format but must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB.
Example:
$55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present.
If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. DD 214
If you have recently retired from military service in the last 180 days, you must upload your retirement DD 214 with your application. Block 24 must show character of service.
3. Veterans' Preference (if applicable):
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. Disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form. You must provide a legible copy of your MEMBER COPY 4 DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active-duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Documentation is required to award preference. An SF-50 is not sufficient to adjudicate preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
4. Disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form.
5. SF 50
If you are a CURRENT OR FORMER Federal employee, a copy of your most recent SF-50 is required. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status (for example, whether you were a career or career-conditional Employee); proof of duty station location, and identifies your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of current status. If you are a prior Federal employee, you are responsible for enclosing a copy of at least 2 SF-50's to determine Time-in-Grade. For example, a WGI/WGI SF-50 showing that you went from a step 1 to a step 2 would prove that you held the grade for at least 52 weeks. Do NOT submit an award SF 50, Tenure Change, or a General Adjustment SF-50 for proof of Time in Grade. Award/General ADJ SF-50's do not show a step change and do not prove you held the job for more than 52 weeks. Current MSNG applicants can verify your eligibility, by retrieving a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) from MyBiz, https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil OR eOPF, https://eopf.opm.gov/nationalguard/.
If you are unable to provide the required documents, it is your responsibility to inform the hiring agency before the job closes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12463108~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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