LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

Vacancy No. IA-12802476-AR-25-119 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $61,607.00 to $80,087.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/16/2025 Close Date 9/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA


Summary

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

LOCATION: G4, Johnston, IA

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

Duties

As a LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GS-0346-9 your duties are below.

  1. Develops, implements and evaluates the logistics and property accountability policies for the organization. Is the primary advisor for the command in the area of logistics and property book operations. Oversees and reviews unit level feeder reports. Analyzes and/or prepares the logistics and equipment readiness areas of the organizational readiness report. Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations relative to current and future MTOE/TDA and/or force structure changes to determine the impact on organizational equipment authorizations. Keeps abreast and ensures the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning logistics and property accountability activities.
  2. Responsible for the property book operations of the organization in the areas of inventory management, storage management, equipment coordination and supply management. Ensures the property book sections periodically perform asset visibility rebuild to validate date in the visibility files. Is accountable for the various categories of property.
  3. Maintains property book accountability utilizing an automated system and/or related computer programs to account for property. Establishes primary hand receipt files for each unit, whether separate or organic to the organization, and maintains accountability by the use of primary hand receipt listings. Assures that all authorized property is on hand or has been requisitioned to assist in maintaining the highest level of readiness for the organization.
  4. Ensures compliance with the command supply discipline program (CSDP), and other directed command inspection programs. Assists in the preparation for and executes additional command level inspections in the area of logistics and maintenance. Schedules and directs the conduct of periodic inspections, inventories and change of hand receipt accounts to assure equipment is serviceable, properly stored, maintained and accounted for as required by competent authority.
  5. Coordinates with the USPFO, state level Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) and subordinate units of the organization on the lateral transfer and/or turn in of excess property. This includes analyzing the proposed transfer/turn in actions and its impact on readiness. Coordinates and conducts annual property book supply reconciliations with the USPFO for all elements of the organization. Conducts a quarterly backorder reconciliation of non-expendable and expendable property requisitions with the USPFO. Coordinates the fielding of new equipment and the associated NET for a given LIN or system with the Force Integration Readiness Office (FIRO), DCSLOG-G4, USPFO and gaining unit.
  6. Establishes quality procedures and oversees the edit of all source documentation. Ensures documents are accurate and properly input into the automated system. Establishes administrative procedures and oversees the flow of documents and reports through the Property Book Office to assure complete, accurate, and timely submission of data. Reviews and analyzes listings and reports produced by the automated system, resolves problems on error listings, and provides guidance to personnel assigned to the Property Book Section and subordinate organizations. Performs continuing analysis of the property accounting and equipment status reporting system to assure data provided is complete, accurate and timely.
  7. Provides guidance and funds management for all decentralized logistics funds. These may include secondary stock funds, office supply accounts, transportation funding, and various classes of supply. Reviews all non-expendable government purchase card purchases for proper authorization. May serve as the approving official for government purchase card expenditures.
  8. May be required to represent the National Guard and the unit Commander in the community. Provides logistical support for community activities such as parades, celebrations, military funerals, etc. Coordinates with civic officials, club officers and school officials for such things as recruiting activities, communities support projects, natural disaster or civil disturbance planning, use of facilities for training for such things as recruiting and security of those facilities.
  9. Supervises subordinates performing supply work. Provides technical guidance and assistance to all organizational logistic individuals pertaining to the accountability of all property assigned to the organization. Plans, organizes and assigns work to individuals engaged in logistics and property management at the command level. Revises assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities. Prepares requests for filling vacancies to meet workload requirements.
  10. Performs other duties as assigned. D1178P02

Requirements

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 Army 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 09/30/2025 . 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.

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: ENLISTED (E-5 to E-7).

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-0346-9: Must have experience in the following:
  1. Experience, education, or training
  2. involving detailed knowledge of organizations and their functions in logistical support (i.e., supply, maintenance, quality assurance, facilities).
  3. Experience integrating actions of a variety of specialized support activities in order to meet program goals.
  4. Experience interpreting and applying regulations, laws or practices.
  5. Experience planning and organizing work assignments.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience -
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 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. Knowledge of logistics and maintenance requirements sufficient to function as the primary advisor for the establishment of command logistics policies.
  2. Knowledge of property accountability requirements sufficient to function as the technical authority for the establishment and maintenance of property accountability records of all non-expendable items within the organization.
  3. Knowledge of the operational aspects of equipment authorized for the organization and authorized substitutes sufficient to advise senior leadership on the mission degradation resulting from the limited availability of authorized equipment.
  4. Knowledge of requirements as defined by the authorized or pending Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) sufficient to analyze equipment authorizations to insure the compatibility of authorized levels of specific items to the requirements of the specific item in accordance with basis of issue plans.
  5. Knowledge of required logistical actions sufficient to develop and maintain plans for full or partial deployment and redeployment.
  6. Knowledge of budgetary procedures and limitations sufficient to advise senior leadership on prioritization, develop an obligation and execution plan, and to monitor requisitions and ensure availability of funds in accordance with command priorities.
  7. Knowledge of logistics accountability sufficient to monitor review and/or inspect logistical requests, receipts, and pending transactions in accordance with command supply and maintenance discipline programs.
  8. Knowledge of one or more automated supply databases to retrieve, review, and analyze logistical data on an ad-hoc basis or through recurring and specialized reports.
  9. Knowledge of logistical readiness factors and the effects that equipment availability, serviceability, and compatibility have on the overall logistics readiness of the organization.
  10. Knowledge of supply regulations and directives sufficient to establish organizational logistics management policies and procedures.
  11. Knowledge of logistical administration sufficient to establish correspondence and filing procedures.
  12. Knowledge of logistical requirements sufficient to plan support for organizational training, deployment, physical security, and strength maintenance activities and requirements.
  13. Knowledge of human resource management procedure sufficient to function as the administrative supervisor for active guard and reserve and or military technicians.

Required Documents

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.

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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders
Address
IA G4 DCSLOG
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
US

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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